tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89839643415848119402010-03-15T06:45:45.871+09:00The Ryan Sisters' BlogThe Ryan Sisters are three American Tsugaru Shamisen players who are living and performing throughout Japan. They were born in Japan and are bi-lingual English/Japanese speakers. They hope to bring the traditional world of Tsugaru Shamisen to a wider audience and provide a bridge to Japanese culture through their music and background.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.comBlogger355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-46343124339677636962010-03-15T06:45:00.001+09:002010-03-15T06:45:45.941+09:00This blog has moved This blog is now located at http://blog.ryan-sisters.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://blog.ryan-sisters.com/feeds/posts/default. The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-15449339742645933612010-03-15T06:06:00.001+09:002010-03-15T06:06:11.048+09:00ShonaiA poster for today's performanceThe Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-88282429781869473342010-03-14T21:02:00.002+09:002010-03-14T21:04:18.286+09:00Shonai performanceThe sisters finished two performances at Aeon Jusco in Shonai today - will post some photos as soon as the server is working again later.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-24163107504718589942010-03-14T13:12:00.001+09:002010-03-14T17:45:43.032+09:00PerformingOn stageThe Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-22772216126396637432010-03-14T10:37:00.000+09:002010-03-14T17:49:33.845+09:00ShonaiA poster for today's performanceThe Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-63224825998929456102010-03-13T07:59:00.002+09:002010-03-13T08:00:50.399+09:00Brenna graduatesBrenna graduated from her Jr. high school yesterday. April is the start of a new school year in Japan.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-60073687250376051982010-03-07T21:56:00.001+09:002010-03-07T21:56:39.789+09:00After the showPosing for pictures for a few guests after the show.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-31884331487157997372010-03-07T20:38:00.000+09:002010-03-07T20:39:03.143+09:00Just funPlaying tonight at Koyo. They sisters were interviewed by a newspaper today to be published next month.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-91016396062495412872010-03-04T20:30:00.001+09:002010-03-04T20:30:51.919+09:00PinkA rare Thursday night performance. The audience was enthusiastic!The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-5518040828819798272010-03-02T06:42:00.000+09:002010-03-02T06:44:02.951+09:00Still WinterBrrrrrrrrrr!!!! It's still winter in Yamagata. The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-16080584399695212192010-03-01T15:59:00.000+09:002010-03-01T16:00:49.644+09:00Nihon University High School Graduation PartyKyla and Brenna played their shamisen for the graduation party for parents and teachers of their school today. They were more nervous playing in front of their teachers than they are at taikais (tournaments)!The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-19092265817548150472010-02-28T19:01:00.000+09:002010-02-28T19:02:31.498+09:00Getting ReadyKyla is getting her kimono on for tonight's performance. The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-54302697641533505062010-02-27T19:23:00.001+09:002010-02-27T19:25:34.382+09:00LessonShana gets a lesson from her big sister tonight. The sisters do not have a teacher anymore so they are helping each other. The IEMOTO system of Japanese traditional arts is very restrictive, and discourages many young artists from entering these kinds of wonderful cultural activities.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-37012275695305570732010-02-25T18:04:00.001+09:002010-02-25T18:04:13.766+09:00StringShana changes her string that broke during her practice. The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-88183893814778273412010-02-24T17:48:00.001+09:002010-02-24T17:48:32.059+09:00School's outBrenna says goodbye to her friends as she leaves school today.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-25113550599263648232010-02-21T21:41:00.001+09:002010-02-21T21:41:54.996+09:00Cold February nightOn stage tonight in Kaminoyama-city.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-13483081215926644532010-02-14T20:41:00.001+09:002010-02-14T20:41:52.141+09:00Sunday night liveAs usual, Kyla, Brenna & Kyla perform at a hot spring resort hotel on Sunday night.The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-55456769977095106482010-02-14T20:04:00.001+09:002010-02-14T20:04:58.005+09:00MonopolyThe sisters scramble to get out of this photo as they play Monopoly- except they didn't follow the rules correctly and all went bankrupt!The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-52548099395468180812010-02-12T15:03:00.002+09:002010-02-12T17:15:26.808+09:00In classShana in her 5th grade science class today. Elementary schools are really good in Japan but public jr. highs....The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-9970331372244586692010-02-09T19:55:00.001+09:002010-02-09T19:55:11.143+09:00DisplayA beautiful Girls' Day doll display at Koyo tonight. Girls Day is celebrated on March 3rd. The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-24486688220279647032010-02-07T20:13:00.000+09:002010-02-07T20:14:00.869+09:00HotelThe outside of KOYO hotel tonight where the sisters getting ready to perform. It's a good night to get in a hot Onsen!The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-69732499348795646102010-02-07T09:55:00.000+09:002010-02-07T09:56:09.471+09:00Snow FestivalBrenna went to the Snow Festival in Sakuyazawa with her mom last night. It was a very cold night with beautiful fireworks. The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-4056613867897558872010-02-06T10:23:00.000+09:002010-02-06T10:24:45.308+09:00Heavy snowHeavy snowfall in Yamagata today. It's beatiful!The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-66799915071911554202010-02-05T18:43:00.000+09:002010-02-05T18:44:39.177+09:00Pizza nightTonight is pizza night from the sisters favorite - Pizza Hut! It's freezing tonight (-6C).The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983964341584811940.post-82729742297043794912010-01-30T12:31:00.008+09:002010-02-01T19:20:20.298+09:00NHK appearanceKyla, Brenna and Shana appeared on NHK TV last week. Here is the video clip. Enjoy!The Ryan Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468671503479771734info@ryan-sisters.com0