A special Halloween jazz night resonating across Ishigaki Island, Okinawa! [Held on Thursday, October 30, 2025]
Shimada Group Press release: October 20, 2025 A special Halloween jazz night resonating across Ishigaki Island, Okinawa! [Held on Thursday, October 30, 2025] Enjoy an evening at “Kuramoto SAKE & Gallery,” featuring saxophonist Sanshiro and local musicians. Dress up in costume and receive a free drink! Experience an exciting night Time Arrow Yaeyama Co., Ltd. (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture;
Representative Director: Kazunori Nakagawa), a member of the Shimada Group, will be hosting a one-night-only special event, “Halloween Jazz Night,” starting at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Kuramoto SAKE & GALLERY on the first floor of Ishigakijima Hotel Cucule, a hub for Ishigaki Island’s culture and art. Sanshiro, a leading saxophonist in Japan’s jazz scene, will perform alongside Ishigaki Island-based local musicians Makacho-Ke Boys and pianist Thiago Amaga, creating an unforgettable musical experience that will brighten up your Halloween night on Ishigaki Island. This event embodies the Shimada Group’s desire to combine Ishigaki Island’s diverse culture and music to provide a spiritually enriching “good time” for local residents and tourists alike. Guests who attend in costume will also receive special benefits, creating a Halloween night that will delight all five senses.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46799/267/46799-267-1df0d453166f02a0830f6a3657c974f6-3024×2494.jpg Sanshiro (Saxophone) Sanshiro Graduated from Berklee College of Music. Based in New York, they hold street performances in Boston, Paris, London, and other cities. Stateless Group “TAO” is a world music group in Japan. Igniting the music boom. Richly international With a unique sensibility, he continues to challenge himself with the blending of different art forms and new media.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46799/267/46799-267-e3d8ccf860ea1263d7df6f6c231acae5-1080×1080.jpg Katsuya Sakurajima (Bass), Yuki Tamaki (Drums), Hideo Kishaba (Guitar) Kuninori Tamamori (Trumpet). Makachoke Boys (MCKBOYS) Katsuya Sakurajima (Bass), Yuki Tamaki (Drums), Hideo Kishaba (Guitar) Kuninori Tamamori (Trumpet). Roots music, jazz, hip hop, rock, world music. Unique individuals with a background in music. The four members create goods that incorporate their own unique tastes. Broadcast music.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46799/267/46799-267-a3725013d3e4adb955e5a30a76996f10-1360×1246.jpg Tengan Thiago (Piano) Tengan Tiago Tengan Born in Brazil. Studied conducting at a music college. He came to Japan to spread Brazilian music. He currently resides on Ishigaki Island. As a pianist, he performs in bars on Ishigaki Island and in Naha. He also performs live Brazilian music. ■Make Halloween even more fun! Costume Bonuses On the day of the event, everyone who comes to the event in costume will receive a complimentary drink. Additionally, we will select the “Best Dressed” award winner and present a small prize to the person whose costume adds color to the event. Please come to the venue in your favorite costume. ■[Recruiting performers] We are looking for performers who want to express themselves on Ishigaki Island in a wide range of genres, including music, dance, and exhibitions. At Kuramoto SAKE & GALLERY, we aim to support artists by providing a venue for performances and exhibitions free of charge to those involved in artistic activities. We are looking for people who want to use their special skills to express themselves in any genre, including music, exhibitions, and events. Click here for the application form and details. https://www.kura-sakegallery.com/post/[object 3] ■About Ishigakijima Hotel Cucule
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