{"id":248,"date":"2020-01-24T05:02:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T11:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoji.com\/test\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2020-11-13T11:25:29","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:25:29","slug":"shoji","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shoji.com\/test\/about\/shoji\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoji Tabuchi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SHOJI TABUCHI<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Shoji Tabuchi\u2019s inspirational story is truly the \u201cstuff\u201d dreams are made of.<\/em><\/p>\n

A native of\n Osaka, Japan<\/a>, Shoji Tabuchi has been acclaimed as one of the greatest entertainers in the world. He began his musical career on the violin at the age of seven through the\n Suzuki Method<\/a>, now a universally accepted practice of teaching children music by ear starting at a very early age. The students listen to recorded music then try to recreate the sound they have just heard on their instruments.\n With time, Tabuchi began to appreciate his accomplishments and worked toward improving his talent. It was a time of classical study that would soon ignite the flame that would light his future. <\/p>\n

“Curiosity” is the word Shoji Tabuchi uses most when describing his introduction to American country music. Tabuchi attended\n St. Andrew\u2019s University<\/a>, a private school in Osaka, and earned a degree in economics. While there, he and his friends formed a bluegrass band,\n The Bluegrass Ramblers<\/a>, and won two national collegiate band titles. He and a few friends decided to attend a local concert headlined by the legendary\n Roy Acuff<\/a> and the Smoky Mountain Boys. The high point of the evening, for Tabuchi, was the late, great\n Howdy Forrester\u2019s<\/a> signature rendition of \u201cListen to the Mockingbird.\u201d The lilting bird-like quality of this one song was to have a lasting and profound effect on the young Tabuchi, ultimately changing the focus of his life. Shoji\n talked to Acuff following the concert and expressed his enthusiasm. \u201cIf you ever come to the United States, look me up\u201d Acuff said. With these words of encouragement, Tabuchi decided to come to the United States and pursue his dream\n of playing American country music.<\/p>\n

Coming to\n San Francisco<\/a>, with $500 in his pocket, Shoji took any job he could find, from polishing cars to waiting tables in restaurants. Surprisingly, his greatest problem was not the language – but rather trying to convince club owners\n that he was indeed a country fiddler. Soon, he joined forces with a Japanese friend, also trying to make it in America, to form a band they dubbed the \u201cOsaka Okies.\u201d After working many club dates, up-and-down the west coast, Tabuchi\n felt it was time to move to his next adventure.<\/p>\n

He next journeyed to the Midwest, where a stop in\n Kansas City<\/a> landed him his first full-time job playing at the famous Starlite Club. Then fate stepped into Tabuchi\u2019s life once again, after being in the U.S. for only three years, he once again met up with Roy Acuff. At Mr. Acuff\u2019s\n invitation, Shoji Tabuchi found himself appearing at the\n Ryman Auditorium<\/a> at the\n Grand Ole Opry<\/a>, where he performed for two nights in a row to standing ovations. <\/p>\n

Ultimately, Shoji Tabuchi played the Grand Ole Opry an impressive 27 times.<\/p>\n

He next took to the road as a featured performer with\n David Houston<\/a> of the hit song \u201c\n Almost Persuaded<\/a>\u201d fame. In short order, his name and virtuoso talent were spread throughout the world, bringing him standing ovations wherever he played. From the United States to Belgium, Canada, England, Holland, and Scotland,\n his touring days saw him performing with the likes of\n Barbara Mandrell<\/a>,\n Conway Twitty<\/a>,\n Dolly Parton<\/a>,\n George Jones<\/a>,\n Johnny Cash<\/a>,\n Marty Robbins<\/a>,\n Mel Tillis<\/a>,\n Tammy Wynette<\/a>, and many other stars of the country music world.<\/p>\n

The rest, as they say, is history. In a few short years, Shoji Tabuchi went from being a starring headliner on the\n Branson, Missouri<\/a> scene to building his own 2,000 seat, state-of-the-art theatre – selling out multiple times daily for decades. The 52,000 square-foot\n Shoji Tabuchi Theatre<\/a>, a phenomenon in itself, is reminiscent of the grand theatre palaces of the 1930s. Known around the world for its lavish decor and “multi-million dollar” restrooms, the facility is a Branson showstopper\n in the finest sense. Shoji Tabuchi\u2019s warmth and humor touch his fans in a very special and personal way, his wife\n Dorothy’s<\/a> impeccable eye for detail, imagination and creativity, along with his daughter\n Christina\u2019s<\/a> ability to give 100% from her entrance to her final bow, brings thousands to experience\n THE SHOJI TABUCHI SHOW<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>year after year.<\/p>\n

Shoji, Dorothy, and Christina \u2013 three magical names in Branson, together create Branson\u2019s first family of electrifying entertainment! <\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The music of SHOJI TABUCHI<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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GLOBAL RECOGNITIONS<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Shoji Tabuchi\u2019s many media appearances include \n 60 Minutes<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>\n CBS This Morning<\/em><\/a>,\n Live with<\/em> Regis and Kathie Lee<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> \n To Tell the Truth<\/em><\/a>, \n Nashville Now<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>\n The Ralph Emery Show<\/em><\/a>, \n Ray Steven\u2019s CabaRay<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>\n The Statler Brothers Show<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>public radio\u2019s \n Whad\u2019 ya Know?<\/em><\/a> with Michael Feldman, and Animal Planet\u2019s \n Finding Bigfoot<\/em><\/a>, to name a few. Many national publications have recognized Tabuchi, including \n U.S. News & World Report<\/em><\/a>, \n The Wall Street Journal<\/em><\/a>, \n The New York Times<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>\n TIME Magazine<\/em><\/a>, \n National Enquirer<\/em><\/a>, \n Midwest Living<\/em><\/a>, \n Southern Living<\/em><\/a>, and national travel industry magazine \n Destinations<\/em><\/a>. He has also been a feature in many national Japanese publications.<\/p>\n

Shoji Tabuchi has had the distinct privilege to play for former\n President George H. W. Bush<\/a>, as well as the honor of playing for former\n President George W. Bush<\/a> and former Japanese Prime Minister,\n Junichiro Koizumi<\/a>, during a special White House state dinner.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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In 2006, Shoji Tabuchi was a recipient of the prestigious Missourian Award, acknowledging his contribution to Missouri tourism and his generous philanthropy throughout the state, with the likes of Harry S. Truman and Walt Disney.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Shoji Tabuchi was presented with the Japanese Foreign Ministers Award in 2006 for his significant contribution to America’s understanding of Japan and to the friendship between Japan and the United States through country music.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Daughters of The American Revolution presented Shoji Tabuchi with the rare honor of the Americanism Medal in 2004.
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, 2017<\/strong>\n
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 2017<\/strong>\n
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PARADE GRAND MARSHALL, 2017<\/strong>\n
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BEST VIOLINIST NOMINEE, 2016<\/strong>\n
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BEST VIOLINIST NOMINEE, 2015<\/strong>\n
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, 2015<\/strong>\n
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FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, 2015<\/strong>\n
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HUMMANITARIAN AWARD, 2015<\/strong>\n
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VIOLINIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, 2014<\/strong>\n
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SHOJI TABUCHI DAY<\/strong>\n
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EXTERNAL FUNDRAISING AWARD, 2012<\/strong>\n
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FOREIGN MINISTERS AWARD, 2006<\/strong>\n
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MISSOURIAN AWARD, 2006<\/strong>\n
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AMERICANISM MEDAL, 2006<\/strong>\n
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MARY AWARD, 2001<\/strong>\n
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APPLE FROM THE TEACHER AWARD, 2002<\/strong>\n
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EMORY MELTON SERVICE AWARD, 1999<\/strong>\n
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD, 1998<\/strong>\n
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MOST POPULAR ENTERTAINER, 1998<\/strong>\n
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TOP 100 ASIAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS, 1996<\/strong>\n
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KENTUCKY COLONEL, 1992<\/strong>\n
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION, 1992<\/strong>\n
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ALL AMERICAN FIDDLER OF THE YEAR, 1991<\/strong>\n
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BEST MALE INSTRUMENTALIST – PEOPLE’S CHOICE<\/em>, 1987<\/strong>\n
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BEST MUSICIAN – PEOPLE’S CHOICE<\/em>, 1986<\/strong>\n
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BEST INSTRUMENTALIST – PEOPLE’S CHOICE<\/em>, 1985<\/strong>\n
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR – PEOPLE’S CHOICE<\/em>, 1984<\/strong>\n
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR, 1980<\/strong>\n
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR, 1980<\/strong>\n
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, 1978<\/strong>\n
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LOUISIANA COLONEL, 1974<\/strong>\n
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COMMONWEALTH OF LOUISIANA,\n
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GEORGIA COLONEL, 1971<\/strong>\n
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COMMONWEALTH OF GEORGIA,\n
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NATIONAL FIDDLER HALL OF FAME MEMBER, 2020<\/strong>
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LOUISIANA TREASURES HALL OF FAME, 1993<\/strong>\n
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OZARKS MUSIC HALL OF FAME, 1984<\/strong>\n
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KEY TO PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA<\/strong>
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KEY TO BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA<\/strong>\n
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KEY TO JENNINGS, LOUISIANA<\/strong>\n
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KEY TO BRANSON, MISSOURI<\/strong>\n
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This man is a magician …\n
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