Suzuribako is a multicultural, interdisciplinary improvisation trio featuring Sebastian Strinning, Frantz Loriot and Ayako Kato. Named after a Japanese calligraphy box, this trio creates its own ink from ancient stones, draws fine lines in wide landscapes and jumps into the mysticism of the universe. 

The trio toured in 2020 & 2022 in Europe, 2023 in Japan and 2025 in Japan and Taiwan. Please visit Dance & Music for more details on Ayako’s collaboration with musicians.

Sebastian Strinning, saxophone; Frantz Loriot, viola; Ayako Kato, dance

Recorded on October 24, 2023 at Koen-Dori Classics as part of Suzuribako Japan Tour 2023

Filmed by Kohei Yamaguchi