“Shiwasu” (end of year) is a collection of originally composed Japanese Neo Classical instrumental music pieces with the alluring taste of Japan composed, produced and performed by Akiko Hori. “Shiwasu” has a combination of genres; Piano solos, Modern Classical and Japanese Neo Classical music.

“Shiwasu” could be best described as healing and relaxing music within a Modern Classical or NeoClassical genre. Performed with many exotic instruments of Japan; Koto 20, Shakuhachi, Kabuki, Noh Percussion, Tsugaru Shamisen combined with a Steinway Piano and a full Orchestra range brings listeners a new and unique classical fusion of musical styles seldom heard outside of Japan.