It changed her life! In China she was the wife of a wealthy overseas Chinese man.

she pushed the traditions of koto.She said it was particularly special to spend time with the other nominees.

The 2024NEANational Heritage Fellows gathered at the White House for a group photo.Kuramoto was elated and exhausted after a whirlwind of events planned by NEA.and place to provide us with the opportunity to explore our creativity and make sense of the world around us.

These days Kuramoto is mostly spending time with her grandchildren Milo and Aya but she feels a responsibility to continue spreading the art of koto as a teacher and mentor.and bonsai master John Yoshio Naka

and the program/lunch at 11:45 a.

The cost of $90 can be by check or cash (no credit cards).The family still travels extensively.

I was part of a group of Robert E.and is more active in her late 80s than I am in my 60s.

In their 61+ years of marriage.We were fortunate to have many outstanding teachers at Peary Junior High and Gardena High School.