One-of-a-kind handbell experience" from Kashiwa City realized through hometown tax payment

Kanade Music Planning Co. (Location: Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture; President: Michiko Fujita) is offering "Prologue," a one-of-a-kind handbell experience, as a Kashiwa City hometown tax return gift.

This program is a special musical experience that requires 90 minutes to complete a piece of music. Professional handbell players will provide direct instruction, and anyone from elementary school students to adults, regardless of musical experience, is welcome to participate.

Handbells [Prologue

The amount of donation can be selected according to the day of the week, time of day, and number of people. Donors will receive a ticket for the experience and can participate in groups of 2 to a maximum of 10 people.

▼Publishing site

Kashiwa City Furusato Tax Payment

Furusato Choice: https://www.furusato-tax.jp/japan/prefecture/12217

　　　　　　　　　　 https://www.furusato-tax.jp/city/companies/12217/38165

Rakuten Furusato Tax Payment: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/f122173-kashiwa/

Furnavi: https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=589

JRE: https://furusato.jreast.co.jp/furusato/municipality/detail/f506

From Kashiwa to the World -- "PROLOG" spun by local skills and sounds

Prologue" is an entry model of Japanese handbells developed jointly by a local company in Kashiwa and a handbell player.

Its beautiful sound and ease of use have been highly acclaimed by performers in Japan and abroad. In this hands-on program, participants will actually use the "prologue" to learn the basics of how to hold, swing, and play in an ensemble, while experiencing the sense of accomplishment of completing a piece in 90 minutes.

This curriculum emphasizes the importance of "being able to perform on the spot, even if you are a beginner," and allows you to experience the joy of matching sounds and creating resonance with your peers.

Handbell [Prologue

Instruction is provided by one of the few professional handbell soloists in the world.

The instructor is Ms. Michiko Fujita, the representative of Kanade Ongaku Kikaku Co., Ltd. and a professional English handbell soloist active in Japan and abroad.

She has won numerous prizes at international competitions for her unique expression in a wide range of repertoire from classical to popular music.

Major awards

Finalist in the Folk Instruments Division of the 25th and 26th Osaka International Music Competition

Gold Prize and Excellent Creativity Special Award in the Percussion Professional Division, Debussy International Music Competition 2025

American International Music Competition 2025, Percussion Division, 2nd Prize

Virtuoso International Music Award 2025 Gold Prize in Percussion Professional Division

Ms. Michiko Fujita, handbell player

Details of the experience

Target: Elementary school students and older (2 to 10 people/group participation possible)

Time zone ：Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening on weekdays or weekends/holidays

Venue ：Amuse Kashiwa Rehearsal Room (7-minute walk from JR Kashiwa Station East Exit)

Content ：Holding, swinging, and basic ensemble instruction - complete one piece in 90 minutes

Benefit ： ・DVD containing a video of the performance experience will be given as a present at a later date.

　　　　　　　　　Includes a booklet on the secret story behind the development of "Prologue

Ticket validity : 1 year from the date of issue

How to apply : Donate through the Kashiwa City website as a tax return gift,

　　　　　　　　　Reservations can be made by using the 2D code on the ticket you receive.

The Idea of Kanade Ongaku Kikaku

Ltd. is a company with the philosophy of "connecting people and communities through the sound of handbells," and is engaged in activities to connect local craftsmanship and culture to the future through musical experiences.

Through Furusato, we will spread the story of sound "from the region to the world" and deliver the name of Kashiwa as a center of music culture.

It was more fun than I ever imagined it would be!" -- Mr. Kashiwa

We have received such comments from all over Japan. Please come to Kashiwa to experience the "resonance of the heart" that goes beyond the performance.

Program provided by

Kanade Ongaku Kikaku Co.

Representative Director: Michiko Fujita

Location: Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture

Business description: Handbell performance planning, education, new product development, local music production

Official website : https://kanade-ongaku.com/

Email : kanade.onagaku@gmail.com