When Tomoko performs publicly, she is often given flowers. This gesture is a common one for musicians, and shows the audience’s appreciati...

                Millions of people watch and read about the Olympics. This time is particularly special for Tomoko and her family because in...

Today is Labor Day, and Tomoko exemplifies a strong work ethic. Referring to Millet’s painting “Man with a Hoe,” Tomoko notes how the worker...

On May 5, 1997, Tomoko played piano compositions for the poetry of Hojo Nakajima. Singers and musician with Western and Japanese performe...

Spring 1965 was a golden season for Tomoko in her musical life. In February she was featured on KTVU television channel, playing one of h...

Tomoko has planned another recital concert – this one is today: November 18. It’s very important for her, and she is giving a souvenir to...

What makes up quality? “Quality is a constant,” Tomoko asserts. Furthermore, she thinks: “We are born with a sense of quality. Theref...

One of Tomoko’s favorite piano composers is Lizst.   His works enable the performer to showcase technical virtuosity and strong emotio...

Tomoko has several perspectives about communication. Tomoko claims, “Communication is closer if you know the context.” Here are some o...

One thing that keeps Tomoko young in spirit is her lively curiosity. As a teenager, Tomoko overlooked the Yokohama harbor, and was...