South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport will welcome ShinDaiko, a contemporary taiko ensemble based in Boston, for two outdoor performances on the River Green next to the church. The events are ...

Many theories exist to explain the popularity of Japanese taiko drumming. Moe Niiyama, a member of Kodo, a professional taiko drumming troupe from Japan, ascribes to one in particular.

Yamato, a group that has enthralled audiences around the world since its inception in 1993, delivers dynamic live performances that showcase the taiko drum, an integral part of Japanese culture ...

• Taiko drumming featuring Ryuumei Wadaiko Wadaiko, or taiko for short, are traditional Japanese drums that sound like rumbling thunder and lend themselves to powerful and dramatic stage ...

Inside the summer festival of Northern Japan that brings giant paper lanterns to life In a celebration dating back to the 8th century, Aomori’s Nebuta festival displays huge lanterns, some over ...

An ancient Japanese art form that connects people to their heritage with each pounding beat, taiko drumming was recently on full display at the 46th annual Nikkei Matsuri Festival in San Jose's ...

One of Japan’s preeminent taiko groups, Drum Tao, will bring its somewhat more contemporary style of taiko on Tuesday, April 2, to the Lensic Performing Arts Center.

Jessie Gibbs from Wellington’s Narukami Taiko conducted two workshops in Gisborne on Saturday, spreading the word about the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Gisborne District Sister Cities, with ...

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 ...

Contributing writer for The Prospect Connor Romberg brings attention to Taiko, a student group on campus that performs an ancient Japanese drum tradition.