Eva Nagase remembers well the beating of taiko drums reverberating through the air like “background music” during her childhood in Japan. “Every summer, my parents brought me back to Japan ...

At the heart of Kofukuji stands the Central Golden Hall (Chukondo), which ... National Treasures and 971 Important Cultural Properties. On the first floor, you’ll find the Taiko Drum Hall, featuring a ...

Bay Area drum troupe mixes Japanese, African and Cuban traditions. What: Taiko Ensemble: Drum Revolution, presented by Napa Center for Thought and Culture and The Press Democrat When: 2 to 3 p.m ...

Kamiya said taiko is a non-verbal instrument, where performers and the audience can connect with just the sound of the drums. The sound of the taiko drum is said to be similar to the sound of a mother ...

Rhythm Festival first popped up on the Nintendo Switch, giving the little red and light blue taiko drum Don-chan more game modes, more customisation, and a cute little slice-of-life story to ...

CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMAN 10 taiko drummers face their instruments, their whole bodies lunging with their arms facing out. After a brief countdown, the room reverberates with sound and rhythm.

When Dave Stehouwer hears the thunder, he wonders if he has somehow caught lightning in a bottle. The Parkinson’s patient, with a mix of medicine and a boisterous Asian art known as Taiko ...

the game offers diverse modes to play and practice as you master the exhilarating and endlessly enjoyable experience of playing digital Taiko drums to favorite songs—spanning from catchy pop ...

VR developer and publisher Glitchr Studio released a new update for Taiko Frenzy ... calibration tool for those who can sit or stand flush with the drum, and other improvements.

The celebratory sound of taiko (drum) has become integral to many festivals and performances across Japan. For centuries, taiko artisans and ensembles have helped preserve and advance these ...