A Famous Japanese Singer and Musician Appointed as "Ambassador of Uzbek Culture"
Uzbekistan
A ceremonial event was held by the Embassy of Uzbekistan to appoint Mashu Komazaki as the "Ambassador of Uzbek Culture" in Japan. During the event, Ambassador Muhsinxo'ja Abdurahmonov presented Mrs. Mashu Komazaki with the "Ambassador of Uzbek Culture" badge and certificate, acknowledging her significant contribution to promoting cultural and educational ties between Uzbekistan and Japan, as well as introducing the Japanese public to Uzbekistan's rich historical and cultural heritage.
The Ambassador emphasized that the appointment of the first Japanese citizen to the title of "Ambassador of Uzbek Culture" is a clear confirmation of the Uzbek government's high regard for developing cultural relations with Japan. This prestigious title provides Mashu Komazaki with ample opportunities to further promote Uzbekistan's culture and arts in Japan.
The event also included discussions on joint projects to promote Uzbekistan's cultural potential in Japan, including the publication of series of materials about Uzbekistan in the media.
Mashu Komazaki was born in Tokyo. She graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts' Piano Department in 2010. From 2015 to 2017, she worked as a music teacher in a secondary school in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, as part of Japan's overseas volunteer program (JOCV).
During her time in Uzbekistan, she learned to play traditional Uzbek musical instruments, particularly the dutar. In 2018, she won third place in the First International Maqam Art Festival held in Uzbekistan for her performance of the Uzbek piece "Sunbula" on the dutar. She also won third place in the 2024 "Shark Toronalari" International Music Festival and the "Boysun Bahori" International Folklore Festival.
The event also included discussions on joint projects to promote Uzbekistan's cultural potential in Japan, including the publication of series of materials about Uzbekistan in the media.
Mashu Komazaki was born in Tokyo. She graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts' Piano Department in 2010. From 2015 to 2017, she worked as a music teacher in a secondary school in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, as part of Japan's overseas volunteer program (JOCV).
During her time in Uzbekistan, she learned to play traditional Uzbek musical instruments, particularly the dutar. In 2018, she won third place in the First International Maqam Art Festival held in Uzbekistan for her performance of the Uzbek piece "Sunbula" on the dutar. She also won third place in the 2024 "Shark Toronalari" International Music Festival and the "Boysun Bahori" International Folklore Festival.
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