The event began with a pre-concert lecture by the editor of Hogaku Journal, Mr. Takafumi Tanaka, who explained the origins of the various types of music in the program as the performers demonstrated. Following a brief intermission, the performance began in earnest, featuring three performing groups. Tsugukaji are a duo specializing in playing Koto, or Japanese zither. Oyama x Nitta performed on shamisen, specifically tsugaru-shamisen, a banjo-like instrument. Finally, percussionists HIDE & MIHO not only gave a musical performance, but included dance in their program as well. At the end, all of the performers played in ensemble to give the audience a special treat.