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ABOUT
USA Tomonokai 

Japan Singer’s Association USA Friendship club known as "Nippon Kashu Kyoukai USA Tomonokai" is 

here to bring joy and discover Japanese pop culture through KAYOU [Ka-Yo-Oh] KYOKU (Japanese traditional to modern music) music lovers and Jpop fans from Los Angeles.

 

We host a variety of singing/talk shows, often suitable for wide age ranges, as well as a variety of specialty acts to showcase our area's best talents in the KAYOU-KYOKU genre.

 

Scroll through to check out events and learn more to see what we're all about!

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Our 
Story

Get to Know Us

As a creative leader and Kayoukyoku music enthusiast, Mr. Akira Fujimoto invests his soul and imagination into every show and event that he invites you to. He has many years of business experience and has supported much of the development in Los Angeles, and Little Tokyo. With his many successful projects, Mr. Fujimoto has been named one of the most influential leaders in Little Tokyo for decades.

Our Mission

We strive to preserve, spread, and develop Japanese song culture in the United States while promoting and supporting the Japanese Singer's Association (Nippon Kashu Kyoukai) in Japan. Furthermore, we aim to create an environment where new songs and types of music are created here in the United States.

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

  • Preserve, spread and develop the Kayoukyoku Culture in the U.S.

  • Promote international exchange with Japan through Music

  • Support the Japanese Singers Association

  • Assist Members Musicianship Skills

  • Support the Japanese Singers Association

  • Collaborate with local organizations and related initiatives

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Director

SHOKO HELM

Former Chairman of Japanese Prefectural Association of Southern California
LA Kinyoukai Chairman

(213) 625-1998

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Advisor

KAORU KAWATA

Chairman of Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California
LA Kinyoukai Chairman

(213) 625-1998

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Advisor

HAPPY MIZUTANI

Former Chairman of Japanese Prefectural Association of Southern California
LA Kinyoukai Chairman

(213) 625-1998

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Advisor

TRUDY NODOHARA

LA Kinyoukai Chairman

(213) 625-1998

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Adviser

TOSHIMASA TOMIYAMA

NIKKAN SAN Newspaper, The Japanese Sun
LA Kinyoukai Chairman

(213) 625-1998

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Advisor

SHIGETO TERASAKA

President of Japan Hollywood Network
LA Kinyoukai Chairman

(213) 625-1998

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Gallery

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