Wataru Shoji

Musician, Art Coordinator / Producer. 1987, born in Sendai. 2010, Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Musical Creativity and Environment. Majored in computer music and improvisation. He had opened alternative space “Ottorisha” with musicians and architect in Tokyo, inviting many artists from all over the world and organizing concerts and exhibitions. After graduated from the university, he had planed and organized art event with Matsudo city. In 2012, he had worked for building a new conference, consists of some neighborhood assosiations around Matsudo station. In 2013, he has started artist in residence program “PARADISE AIR” aiming for making the city creative, working with local residents, artists and city hall. He is also musician himself and organizes music events and works as a sound engineer.