Performance in Yoki Hall,Tenri (left) and with Kimura Yoko in Sekichou-An, Tokyo

Having a lesson with Junsuke Kawase III

The 100th anniversary of the gathering of shakuhachi players at Myoanji Temple in Kyoto, 6/5/05

Playing on the Great Wall of China

With Teruo Furuya and students on a recent trip to Japan. Clockwise from top:

Furuya, Nora Suggs, James, Kevin Allen Seth Appel.

With Shodo Sakai at the 100th anniversary of the Myoanji gathering.

Over 180 players participated; L. Nyoraku's solo performance R. Group performance from Kyoto school.

With Yoshinobu Taniguchi and shakuhachi maker Kono Gyokusui. Gyokusui's son is in the back.

Kurahashi Yoshio, Homei Matsumura, and James.

Theatro Sao Pedro in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

The Ensemble of three kotos and shakuhachi played to sold out performances.

Mayuko Fujita, James Nyoraku Schlefer, Masayo Ishigure. Charles Tang took the photo.

With Iwami Baikyoku V, President of the Brasilian Association of Classical Japanese Music. Baikyoku Sensei was a student of Araki Kodo IV.

James being greeted by Sri Chinmoy after being "Lifted Up," an award given by the spiritual leader for promoting peace.

Members of Kyo Shin An dojo, perform during the lifting up ceremony

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