Kotaro Oshio ( lang = "ja"> > , Oshio Kōtarō > ) is a Japanese guitarist born February 1, 1968 in Osaka. He composes and plays songs for folk guitar only, inspired by new age music, where he can express the extent of his virtuosity in picking, tapping, harmonics and various percussive techniques. He also arranges famous themes for the guitar, such as Pachelbel's Cannon or Ravel's Bolero.
Kotaro Oshio toured Asia with Vitaly Makukin and Andy McKee (USA).
