Shasta Taiko performs the piece, YAMA, at ShastaYama 2012 taiko and musical festival, which was held on July 28, 2012 at the base of Mount Shasta.

Inochi Taiko does an upbeat performance at the Evergreen State Fair (2025).

“Aisatsu Song” is composed by Yeeman “ManMan” Mui for their family taiko program Taiko Together. The chant is created by ManMan and Scott Mita, based on the 5 principles that Kenny and Chizuko Endo teach at the Taiko Center of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. This piece has been played and perfor...

Oh Death, performed by Kyle Abbott ft. Matthew Heafy, Kaz Mogi, Sumie Kaneko, and numerous other artists, fuses the shamisen with numerous other instruments from around the world.

This video is an introduction to Carrie’s JABS program; a unique body care program that specifically designed with taiko players in mind. See video for JABS Body Care for Taiko Players Taster 2025 here.

Carrie’s JABS program is unique and specifically designed with taiko players in mind. When we practice taiko, the body dances, with the initial point of energy coming from the core. When the core is strong, it’s easier to be aware of its ability to propel energy through the rest of the body, maki...

A performance by the Los Angeles Taiko Collective at the Los Angeles Kings' Halftime

Tiffany Tamarabuchi solos on an uchiwa odaiko.

An energetic performance of Onbashira by Seiichi Tanaka and the San Francisco Taiko Dojo at SFTD's 35th Anniversary Concert.

Kaz breaks down how to use his notation cheat sheet, linking taiko kuchishoga, etc. to western notation. View Notation Cheat Sheet.

This performance took place on November 4th, 2023 in PJ and Roy Hirabayashi’s hometown of San Jose, and reflects on five decades of their passion, creativity, and hope for the future. Through their stories and music, PJ and Roy will share their personal journey in discovering how taiko can be a f...

Recorded in December of 2022, we asked our Senior Vocationists what their holiday season is like. As all taiko groups are different, so too are the gigs they accept at one of the busiest times of year. Do they choose between gigging and family or do they try to do both? And they share some unusua...