MADOKA ANJU, the Deputy Head and the representative of the Hawaii branch of the Japanese traditional folk songs school, MADOKA NO KAI. 

Born and raised in Osaka, her first performance was at the age of two and a half. She has been training under her mother and the headmaster of the MADOKA NO KAI, Madoka Shōju. 

Throughout her career, Anju has directed her performances towards an international audience, showcasing her talent in countries such as Australia, China, Singapore, and the United States. In 2022, Anju established the Hawaii Branch of MADOKA NO KAI. Madoka Anju wholeheartedly embraces her school’s philosophy of “enjoyment for everyone” as she strives to foster a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese performing arts. Her first album “Gannenmono,” released in 2020, shows her gratitude for the first generation of Japanese who came to Hawai’i as well as the Japanese Americans who have preserved and passed on Japanese culture. The album is now available on Apple music, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.