Background
Shikisa Kishizawa was born in Tokyo. Originally named Tadashi Kishizawa.
Shikisa Kishizawa was born in Tokyo. Originally named Tadashi Kishizawa.
Shikisa Kishizawa was taught to piay the sumisen by his father Koshikibu IX.
Later assuming the name of Shikisa was appointed headmaster of Kishizawa School (1939). He has been a composer of Tokivmzu short pieces since 1930. Has composed numerous tunes such as Koya Hijiri (Saint on Mt. Koya).