February 2022

Hiwatashi was awarded FIRST PRIZE at the London Classical Music Competition in the Percussion (Professional)category.

September 2021

Out of the many applicants from all across the world, Hiwatashi was selected to become a member of the World Percussion Group 2021.

8th July 2021

On 8th of July, 2021, with the full support and backing from Nippon Steel Arts Foundation and Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd, Hiwatashi made her debut recital at the prestigeous Kioi Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

Photo: © Rikimaru Hotta
Venue: Kioi Hall, Tokyo

July 2021

In July 2021, was appointed Kolberg Percussion Artist as she was officially welcomed into the Kolberg Family.

June 2021

Since June 2021, Hiwatashi has officially been appointed a Yamaha Europe Artist, stepping in to a vast community of professional musicians around the world.

27th June 2021

Hiwatashi was awarded FIRST PRIZE at the Southern California Marimba Competition in the Collegiate Solo category.