Takaaki Fukushima
Tsugaru Shamisen Player
Born in Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture. Started playing Tsugaru shamisen at the age of 15.
Started full-fledged activities as a Tsugaru shamisen player in 2008.
Performed in many concerts, TV, radio, commercials, overseas performances, music videos, recordings, etc.
He also produces various events and stages.
Winner of numerous awards at Tsugaru Shamisen National Tournaments.
2015: Appointed as Yamanashi Prefecture Tourism Ambassador "Yamanashi Ambassador".
2019 Performed with Ballet LEGENDS led by Frédéric Fontan at the Paris Opera with his own music.
2020 Appointed as Fuefuki-shi Tourism Ambassador.
Studied Tsugaru Minyo under Takayuki Matsuda.
Studied min'yo of Yamanashi prefecture under Mr. Junshu Fujimoto.
Studied min'yo and hauta under Hidetada Fujimoto.
In addition to his individual activities, he is a member of the hogaku unit "Ichifuji" and the violin, piano, and shamisen unit "Kinohana,
He also performs as a member of the min'yo Fujimoto school "Fujimoto Juntei.