WHO ARE WE?

We are musicians who are passionate about the culture and music of Southern Japanese Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands. “Utakiambi” means “to sing and have fun” in the dialect of Yonaguni island, the furthest island from mainland Japan. Our band was born with this in mind, with the aim to share music and dances from the Okinawa area. Through our activities in Geneva, Switzerland and elsewhere, we would like to share the richness of this culture with you!

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Bern Nipponjinkai’s New Year Party
(January 2025)

“Shizen” Japanese Christmas Market, Paris
(December 2024)

Japan Matsuri, Geneva
(September 2024)

Nihon Matsuri, Bern
(September 2024)

London Okinawa Day
(June 2024)

Bern Nipponjin-kai Basar
(May 2024)

Theater Basel
(April 2024)

Japan Matsuri, Geneva
(October 2023)

London Okinawa Day
(June 2023)

Sanshin Day, live broadcast in Okinawa
(March 2023)

Japan Impact, Lausanne
(February 2023)