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The deadline for collegiate taiko groups to express interest in performing at @sjobon is fast approaching! Make sure you submit before the May 1st deadline! Applications are also open for our Collegiate Taiko Intensive on July 9th and 10th! Join us
Thank you to @calartscouncil for honoring us last night as part of their 50th Anniversary celebration. We’re very humbled to be recognized with the other awardees who have helped shape the California arts landscape over the years. Thank you so
Showtime in Lakewood, CO!! Last show of our short tour but we’ve had a blast out on the road!
Showtime at @camplexevents in Gillette, WY!!
Calling all collegiate taiko groups! If you’re interested in performing at @sjobon on July 11th and 12th, let us know! The performance interest form is here or can be found through the link in our bio. Responses due by May 1st! https://tr.ee/

San Jose Taiko at Golden State Warriors Asian Heritage Night 2017

We had the privilege to perform at halftime for the Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers game on December 11, 2017 as part of the Warriors' Asian Heritage Night. We performed a mini medley of two San Jose Taiko classics, Fuurin Kazan and RumbaKo. Footage courtesy of the Golden State Warriors and Todd Tsudama.
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What is Taiko?

Taiko is the Japanese word for drum. In North America, this term is used to describe both the Japanese drum itself and the art form of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming with Japanese drums).

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