◆Friday, September 12, 2025 — Open 6:00 PM
　【1st】 7:00–7:30 PM【2nd】 8:00–8:30 PM

“aus, who composed the lobby music for THE GARDEN HOTEL, presents a new project centered on the koto, eau”
◆Artist Lineup
【Performers; eau (aus + Oku no Gaku) · Guest performer: Anna Takakuwa】
aus
A Tokyo-born musician. Primarily working in electronic music, aus has released widely through both domestic and international labels. He has performed live in 35 cities worldwide, mainly across Europe, and has appeared at major Japanese festivals and events including Summer Sonic and Mori, Michi, Ichiba. Recent works include the album "Fluctor" and the mixtape "LAYLAND" with Ryosuke Nagaoka. He is the founder of the record label FLAU.

Oku no Gaku
Born in Osaka Prefecture. Began koto at age 11 and shamisen at 16. Started flute at 13 and studied Western music in the music department at Osaka Prefectural Yuhigaoka High School. While a student at Tokyo University of the Arts, he received the Miyagi Prize and the Acanthus Music Award and was selected as a scholar by the Aoyama Music Foundation. He studied under Akiko Yazaki and Chieko Shimura (both former professors at Tokyo University of the Arts). He is a Miyagi-sha instructor and a member of Miyagi-kai, Mori no Kai, and Douseikai. He performs as a soloist and is a member of Hyper Koto Ensemble TALON and Rei.

Anna Takakuwa
From Minato-ku, Tokyo. Began koto at age 11 and jiuta shamisen at 14 under the tutelage of Kana Shinpuku. She performs a wide range of outreach activities—including visits and workshops at local schools, nurseries, and nursing homes in her home ward, as well as touring school performances in regional areas. She also performs in the "ZAKURO SHOW," a program for promoting traditional Japanese music. She studied under Satomi Shinkai and Manami Ishida. She is a member of Mori no Kai and Douseikai, a contributor to Yui no Kai, and a member of the Wagakki Orchestra Aioi.

◆Drink Please choose one from the following:
　Sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, draft beer, or assorted soft drinks
◆Course
【AMUSE】
　Seafood stick with shrimp cream
【APPETIZER】
　Bonito tartare with buttermilk and spiced aroma
【SOUP】
　Onion gratin soup scented with bonito dashi
【PASTA】
　Oil pasta with bottarga and vegetables
【FISH】
　Sautéed white fish with miso cream sauce and yuzu aroma
【MEAT】
　Grilled domestic beef
【DESSERT】
　Please choose one from the following:
　・Matcha terrine
　・Seasonal fruit compote with gelato
【PETIT FOURS】【Coffee/Tea】

～Menu items may be subject to change depending on ingredient availability.～

◆Friday, September 12, 2025 — Open from 6:00 PM
　【1st】 7:00–7:30 PM 【2nd】 8:00–8:30 PM

“aus, who composed the lobby music for The Garden Hotel, presents a new project eau that places the koto at its center.”
◆Artist Lineup
[Performers: eau (aus + Oku no Raku) · Support: Anna Takakuwa]
aus
A Tokyo-born musician. Focusing on electronic music, aus has released widely across domestic and international labels and has performed live in 35 cities worldwide, mainly in Europe. In Japan, aus has appeared at events such as Summer Sonic and Mori, Michi, Ichiba. Recent works include the album Fluctor and the mixtape LAYLAND with Ryosuke Nagaoka. aus is the founder of the record label FLAU.

Oku no Raku
Born in Osaka Prefecture. Began playing the koto at age 11 and the shamisen at 16. Also began flute at 13 and deepened studies in Western music at Osaka Prefectural Yuhigaoka High School’s music department. While at Tokyo University of the Arts, received the Miyagi Prize and the Akansasu Music Award, and was selected as a scholarship student of the Aoyama Music Foundation. Studied under professors Akiko Yazaki and Chieko Shimura. A Miyagisha instructor and a member of Miyagi-kai, Mori-no-kai, and Douseikai. Currently active as a solo performer and as a member of Hyper Koto Ensemble TALON and Rei.

Anna Takakuwa
From Minato Ward, Tokyo. Began koto at age 11 and jiuta shamisen at 14, studying under Kana Shinfuku. Performs a wide range of activities including visits and workshops at local schools, nursery schools, and care homes in Minato, as well as touring school performances in regional areas. Also performs in the ZAKURO SHOW to promote traditional Japanese music. Studied under Satomi Shinkai and Manami Ishida. Member of Mori-no-kai, Douseikai, and other associations; contributor to Yui-no-kai; member of the traditional-instrument orchestra Aioi.

◆Food Menu
Please order the dishes you prefer on the day.
Beer ¥900〜 / Cocktail ¥1,000〜 / Wine ¥1,100〜
Appetizer ¥500〜 / Pasta & Risotto ¥2,200〜 / Main ¥3,000〜
※A 10% service charge will be applied to food and beverage bills during dinner service.