Esophaguys will be featured with a live demo and video presentation at the 10th International Jew's Harp Congress, hosted in Hokkaido, Japan, October 24 - 26, 2025. A deep dive into the instrument's integral role in the narrative, gameplay, and audio - the video features live performances and in-game examples of the harp's extensive use.
The first International Jew's Harp Congress was held in 1984 September in Iowa City, USA, and like the Olympics, the event is hosted each time by a different country around the world. Except that it follows no specific timeline, and it happens only when it finds a host country capable of pulling it off!
This 10th International Jew’s Harp Congress/Festival is organized by the Japan Jew’s Harp Association in partnership with the International Jew’s Harp Society, along with the Ainu Association of Akan and the Akan Jew’s Harp Society.
It will be held this weekend at the Ainu-village Akanko Ainu Kotan on the shore of Lake Akan, located amidst volcanoes and forests within the Akan-Mashu National Park in Hokkaido, Northern Japan.
A live stream for the festival can be viewed here: View game page
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