Composer Miya Masaoka has started playing the "Laser Koto," a futuristic version of the traditional Japanese stringed instrument, the Koto, that's been around since the 8th century. Masaoka outfitted ...

This and other koto music we've made since are available in our Epic Japanese Koto playlists: Spotify: <a href=" YouTube: <a href=" Koto music + techno/rock! We pulled out all the stops in making this ...

I'm going to try to write this post without mentioning laser-loving muso Jean Michel Jarre, but it could be difficult. Still, Miya Masaoka has some serious gadget-music history of her own; originally ...

Syracuse, NY -- Behind the barrier to the “ancient city” on Carousel Center’s food court, magic is happening. The newest anchor restaurant is taking shape with elegant décor in a bright, airy setting.

Amy is live from Koto Japanese Steak House in Johnson City where she talks to Stacey Reed about all the great things that the restaurant offers and samples some of the wonderful cuisine like Hibachi ...

My kids love Japanese food. My son will eat his weight in sushi, and my daughter is all about udon. Seeking a Japanese food fix for the whole family, we landed at Koto Japanese Steakhouse. Not only ...

Japanese koto virtuoso Michiyo Yagi was introduced to the Western free-improv and avant jazz community through John Zorn's New Japan series. Her first solo release, the beautiful Shizuku (Tzadik, 1999 ...

PLATTSBURGH -- Tommy Zhang, who owns the Koto Japanese Steak House in Burlington, will open a Plattsburgh location this summer. The new restaurant is under construction at the former site of Della ...