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[2026] RAG 45th Anniversary Festival
This spring of 2026 marks the 45th anniversary of RAG, which began in April 1981 as a jazz café in Kitayama, Kyoto.
It has also been 38 years since we relocated and reopened in Kiyamachi in 1988.
These 45 years have been built together with countless music fans and musicians, our local community, and the many companies and shops across Japan who have supported us, along with everyone whose connections with us have brought encouragement.
We will continue to share with the world the allure of music—“a treasure of humanity” that transcends words and resonates in the heart through the body—and the wonder of the circle of human connections that music creates.
Please enjoy the stages of musicians who push one another in the pursuit of excellence—living, breathing music.
[2026] RAG 45th Anniversary Festival (1–10)
SANTA ISHIWAKI QUARTET CD “Celestial Sailing” Release Tour Kansai Day 1Ishiwaki Santa (Ts) Satou Yusaku (P) Hisamatsu Ryo (B) Nagao Takuto (Ds)
Centered around the young saxophonist Santa Ishiwaki, the Santa Ishiwaki Quartet features powerhouse players Yusaku Sato, Ryo Hisamatsu, and Takuto Nagao.
They’re a compelling band with a distinctive sound that blends contemporary jazz and fusion.
Their top-prize win at a contest is no fluke.
At their shows, you can savor Ishiwaki’s commanding tone alongside the seasoned members’ multidimensional, richly colored ensemble work.
You’ll find yourself captivated by the tug-of-war between meticulous arrangements and the kind of searing, in-the-moment improvisation you can only experience live.
Their tight-knit interplay lets each member step into the spotlight, so be sure to immerse yourself in the grand musical story they create.
Yamazaki Fumiko BandYamazaki Fumiko (Vib) Miyazaki Takamutsu (Sax, Ewi) Tanaka Shingo (B) Kawaguchi Senri (Ds)
Centered around vibraphonist Fumiko Yamazaki, who is active across a wide range from classical to jazz, the Fumiko Yamazaki Band brings together Takamasa Miyazaki, a master of saxophone and EWI, bassist Shingo Tanaka, who commands a diverse array of grooves, and world-renowned drummer Senri Kawaguchi.
This lineup of highly skilled, accomplished musicians delivers refined yet approachable fusion.
Their greatest charm lies in the tightly knit ensemble that only long-time collaborators can create.
The moments when Yamazaki’s crystal-clear tone intertwines with Miyazaki’s soaring melodies are truly heart-pounding.
With the support of a rhythm section that is both powerful and warm, they unleash one pinnacle after another of “living music,” where thrill and festivity become one.
#STDRUMS WEST JAPAN TOUR 2026 SPRING ~RAG 45th Anniversary Festival Solo Show~ MULTI SOUND INSTALLATION IN KYOTO# STDRUMS: Yūji Rerure Kawaguchi (Ds)
#STDRUMS is the solo project of Yuji LerLe Kawaguchi, an artist who has traversed a wide range of stages—from hardcore scenes to major venues, and even street busking across countries around the world.
The allure lies in a one-of-a-kind playing style that fuses the powerful physicality of rock with the repetition inherent in club music.
This one-man show will take place in a special acoustic environment equipped with a full sound system.
Though performed solo, the ensemble woven from electronic textures, reverberations in the space, and live drums feels like a heated call-and-response with the acoustics themselves.
You may find your body involuntarily swayed by the dynamic beats, distilled from his extensive collaborations with a diverse array of artists.
Kuchiman Banquet Spring Splendor Tour 2026Adachi Kumi (G) Kawaguchi Senri (Ds) Sudo Mitsuru (B)
Kuchimanen is a unit featuring guitarist Kumi Adachi, drummer Senri Kawaguchi, and bassist Mitsuru Sutoh—leading figures in Japan’s fusion scene.
They deliver top-tier instrumental music where a powerful guitar, drums boasting overwhelming technical prowess, and a melodic, razor-sharp bass meld into one.
Their tightly knit ensemble, honed over years of performing together, is a must-see.
Each member’s original tunes and cover songs are vividly reborn within the taut, invigorating tension unique to a simple trio format.
The chemistry is electrifying as everyone instantly responds to a single player’s phrase, and the music evolves on the spot.
Experience a dazzling, propulsive, and passionate stage crafted by these battle-tested players.
Tanben Quartet 1st album “Memories of the Hidden Dweller” release show!También Quarteto(Tanben Karutetto) Owari Fumishige(Vo) Sawada Joji(B) Baba Takayoshi(G) Saito Ryo(Ds)
Também Quarteto is celebrated for their genre-defying sound that traverses a wide range of styles with Brazilian music at its core.
Evolving from the duo of Fumishige Owari (Vo) and Joji Sawada (B), the group was formed with the addition of Takayoshi Baba (G) and Ryo Saito (Ds).
This is a must-see stage commemorating the release of their album “Memories of the Subterranean Dweller”! Owari’s gently wavering vocals intertwine with Sawada’s multi-layered bass to create a warm sense of connection.
Adding Baba’s richly hued guitar and Saito’s supple drums, the tightly knit ensemble produces truly superb, spontaneous interplay.
Immerse yourself fully in this intensely rich “living music,” a one-night-only conversation woven by master musicians.
The Silver Cats (Beatles tribute band)Tomii (Tommy (G) as John) Tokuda Ryuji (Ryuzi Tokuda as Paul) Kishimoto Shuhei (Syuhei Kishimoto as George) Morimoto Koji (Koji morimoto as Ringo)
The Silver Cats are a tribute band that goes beyond simple imitation to capture the true essence of the Beatles.
Centered around Tommy as John, the lineup features Ryuji Tokuda as Paul, driving the band with bass and vocals; Shuhei Kishimoto as George, weaving delicate guitar lines; and Koji Morimoto as Ringo, whose drum work beautifully supports the vocals.
Their tightly knit harmonies and ensemble—born from years of deep musical study—are nothing short of breathtaking.
Each member fully inhabits his role, delivering a live experience that feels like the era has come back to life.
The stage, where outstanding technique intersects, crackles with presence and is so cool it’ll get your body moving before you know it.
You can also feel the human connection flowing through their passionate performance.
Kiyoshi HasegawaHasegawa Kiyoshi (Vo,G)
Kiyoshi Hasegawa is a singer-songwriter who captivates listeners by expressing a wide range of music—chanson, folk, bossa nova, jazz, and more—through his unique artistic vision.
For over half a century, he has continually honed his formidable vocal prowess and technique as a singer-guitarist.
Another major appeal is his rich musicality that transcends genres, cultivated through collaborations with world-renowned artists.
This performance is a completely solo concert with no support musicians.
His deep voice and meticulously nuanced guitar touch weave a sublime ensemble that, though performed by one person, creates the vivid sensation of multiple instruments conversing.
Beloved classics will surely resonate with the emotional shading that only Hasegawa can bring at this moment in his career.
Experience live the intense, immersive time in which voice and guitar alone command the space.