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30 Hours of Taiko to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

5/29/2024

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PictureNen Daiko members at the end of the 30 Hours of Taiko wearing our commemorative tank tops - Photo: Tonia Sine
Nen Daiko says a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped with 30 Hours of Taiko on May 24-25! 

Thank you to all the Nen Daiko alumni who were interviewed or who sent best wishes videos. Some also joined in the fun during the livestream. Thanks to Ruth, Wally, Josh, Elsa, Kevin, Lisa, Greg, Brenda, Pearl, Calvin, Brig, Chris, Victoria, and Hana. See the videos at https://www.youtube.com/@nendaiko5459. ​
 


In the photos, you’ll see a very large drum owned by Nen Daiko member Ron. Thank you Ron for sharing your beautiful drum for this event, including transporting it! 

How did we stay awake? First, we improvised to heavy-metal and pop songs. We put towels on our drums during those jam sessions so we could still hear the recorded music. Second, we played a taiko video game called Taiko No Tatsujin. 
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There were many hours of fun, but also serious moments. Nen Daiko celebrated Sachiko Tomomatsu who played with the group from 2000-2008. Her daughters Lya and Lyna continue her legacy as Nen Daiko members. ​
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During the finale, Nen Daiko members took turns on the odaiko while wearing hats and other items of clothing that told a story - Photo: Tonia Sine
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Dounen Daiko members playing with light saber bachi - Photo: Jeff Pichocki
We loved the visits from Dounen Daiko members and friends! On Friday, they played with lightsaber bachi that glowed in the dark. On Saturday, they gave us a much-needed break in the afternoon with their song Anthem. Thank you to Connor, Sasa, Sofi, Nami, Sami, Masa, Ryan, and Kai.
Thank you to everyone who brought us delicious food! Thanks to Nori & Ken, Tonia & Ron, Lisa & Greg, Ross & Brant, Miki, and the Andrews family. 

Thank you to everyone who donated to 30 Hours of Taiko! With everyone’s generous contributions, we reached our fundraising goal! Now we can always remember our 30th anniversary as the moment when we gained two new chu daiko or medium-sized taiko! We will debut these drums at Ekoji’s Obon festival on July 13. Thank you Mr. Toshi Kato for making our drums. Our donors were:
Andrea
Anna
Arlene
Brenda
Brian

Bruce
Calvin
Carla
Christopher
Corinne
Dee
Diane
Donna

Elsa & Kevin
Emily & Bruce
Erika
Erin
​Hana
Heather
Hoh Daiko
Jeff
Jim
John
Josh
Ken
​Kevin
Lee
Lisa

Lisa & Greg
Lya & Lyna
Mark H
Maya & Brant
Miki
Miye
Nancy

Naoko
Nori & Ken
Norman
Paris
Paul
​Phil

Ron & Tonia
Ruth & Steve
Steve & Kelly
Therese
Valarie
Vicki
Victoria
Wally & Maureen
Wes
Yurika

If you would like to make a contribution, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nen-daiko-for-30-hours-of-taiko or you can donate with a check - contact us at [email protected]. Thanks!
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Screenshot from event livestream taken by Brant Horio - song is Omiyage compsed by Shoji Kameda
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Greg & Lisa play in a double-wide happi coat - Photo: Carla Brown
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Playing Yatai during the event finale - Photo: Tonia Sine
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Dounen Daiko members visit - Photo: Jeff Pichocki
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Nen Daiko's Favorite Eateries - 2024

5/7/2024

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This year as part of our 30th anniversary, we are taking a moment to document the “every day” - meaning the small moments that add up to make 30 years of awesome. 

And food is definitely a big part of Nen Daiko culture. Nen Daiko spends a lot (like a LOT, a lot) of time eating together. We love to cook and share our homemade treats. But we also love eating out after shows and practice.

So here’s a list of our current favorite eateries and food! Great places to nosh and hang out!
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Photo by Mike Gallan, May 2022
Breeze Bakery Cafe - 4125 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 - www.breezebakery.com     
  • Insanely good and artisanal baked goodies. 
  • Delicious Sandwiches and such - Try the Bulgogi Quesadilla!

​Korean BBQ! So many good places, but we frequent Iron Age and Yechon (open 24/7 for those late nights!)

Chi Mc - 9522 Burke Rd, Burke, VA 22015 - www.chimcusa.com 
  • Korean Fried wings with Spicy or Soy garlic sauce. We go half and half!
  • ​Truffle fries are amazing too!
  • They serve Soju 😀​
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Foolishness at Kung Fu Tea - Photo by Mike Gallan
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Dounen Daiko celebrates a performance at Kung Fu Tea - Photo by Mike Gallan
Kung Fu Tea - 9530B Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 - www.kungfutea.com
  • Great place for after-taiko bubble tea!

Glory Days
 - 9526 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 - www.glorydaysgrill.com
  • We love this place after a big show for the amazing food and $5 margaritas! 

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Margaritas and more with Yuta after a workshop February 2024
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Mochinuts!
BGR (Burgers Grilled Right) - 8420 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152 - www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com 
  • The best build-your-own burgers! Wagyu, Bison, Lamb, Tuna!
  • Everything's better if you add bacon and an egg on it!

Ren’s Ramen- 11403 Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 
  • Great place any time we are in town for CONNECT! 
  • Some of the best ramen in the DMV. Also try the yuzu soda!

L & L Hawaiian BBQ - 4363 John Marr Drive, Annadale, VA 22003 - https://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com/locations/annandale/ 
  • We hit this on opening weekend so it was way busy and so delish! Looking forward to their full menu!
  • Also houses Tiger Sugar - https://www.tigersugarva.us/ - yum! 



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Marumen, June 2015
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Places we want to try! Let us know what your favorites are from these:

​Rice Culture - 2672D Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 221801 - https://www.riceculture.com/ 
  • Taiyaki! A Japanese fish-shaped waffle that’s stuffed with a sweet filling of your choice. 

Twisted Sweets and Savory - 626 Grant St, Herndon, Va 20170 - www.twistedsweetsandsavory.com 

District Taco - 2676 Avenir Pl Ste O, Vienna, VA 22180 - https://www.districttaco.com/

​Marufuji Market - coming later this year to Tysons! 8520 Leesburg Pike
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Swiss Bakery pretzel as big as your head!
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TaikoLove 2023 - Favorites

10/11/2023

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Thank you to the 64 taiko groups and individuals who participated in #TaikoLove 2023!

You can see an assortment of Instagram Stories from TaikoLove 2023 if you visit Nen Daiko and click on the #TaikoLove 2023 Highlights. Whenever people tagged us in their Instagram Stories, we did our best to save them here. 

Some posts were made on private accounts so we won't try to link to them here, but we did love them!

The theme for Day 1 was Welcome All. This was an exciting day because we saw posts from many new people who had never participated in TaikoLove before. In total 13 new groups or individuals shared this year. Some of our favorite posts on Day 1 were:
  • Finding Her Beat - You can feel the buzz from when all these performers came together to make this show and documentary! Be sure to see this in theaters soon!
  • River City Taiko - Love the rainbow of shirts and how you kept the blooper wave!
  • Tampa Taiko - So impressed you have brought taiko to 6,000 people
  • Touzan Taiko - Love how your bachi all bend together and the big chu hug

The theme for Day 2 was Be Prepared. Some of our favorites were:
  • OMNY Taiko - Making sure you have enough food - oh and a first aid kit
  • Ryujin Taiko - Forgetting your happis and having to improvise
  • Taiko Kai - Drum re-heading efforts means you are prepared for many more performances!
  • Yeeman Mui - Shares as assistive device called a body braid to reduce pain when playing taiko

The theme for Day 3 was Share Energy. Some of our favorites were:
  • Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan - Famous for their energy, they shared some great photos
  • Shin Daiko - Great photos of Tori & Nora at a fundraiser for Ukraine
  • Takohachi PDX - Love how you contrast the energy of your teens and your 40s-50s members
  • Therese Stephen - Kodo member Eiichi Saito was mentioned multiple times on this theme day. 
  • Yama no Oto - Opening session of the Canadian Taiko Community event - looks fun!

The theme for Day 4 was Set Your Gaze. Some of our favorites were:
  • Joshua Yoon - Showing focus through the years
  • ​Kita no Taiko - These black and white portraits really stand out 
  • New York Taiko Aiko Kai - Great lighting on this odaiko photo
  • Puna Taiko - It's great to see how these performers support each other through their gaze

The theme for Day 5 was Bring Drama. Some of our favorites were:
  • Emma Hyeon Jin Valentine - Beautiful black and white photo
  • Kita no Taiko - Love the performer's faces during this song about jackrabbits 
  • Mike Gallan - Photo of Seito Kitagawa's performance with River City Taiko - amazing!
  • Odaiko Sonoroa - An impressive backdrop makes us nervous during this performance
  • Pittsburgh Taiko - Vincent the peacock brings drama
  • River City Taiko - Video from Seito Kitagawa's collaboration was wow!
  • Taiko Tides - This photo of Shin-En captures the drama of the moment

The theme for Day 6 was Embody Strength. Some of our favorites were:
  • JGB Shibuki - Performing Sen No Kaikyo which was composed by Eitetsu Hayashi after the 1995 Hanshin earthquake of Japan - love the blurry audience background
  • Megan Chao Smith - She posted two powerful stories on this theme - with her family and with Jodaiko
  • Naruwan Taiko - Playing the famous odaiko on Sado Island

The theme for Day 7 was Sing Out. Some of our favorites were:
  • Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan - Their song "Peacock" seems perfect for this theme
  • Dekoboko Taiko - Hilariously singing the fue part at practice, and then we get to see it on stage
  • Triangle Taiko - Singing Kiyari before their Miyake performance
  • Yama no Oto - A fun song shared at the Canadian Taiko Community event
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The theme for Day 8 was Defy Gravity. Some of our favorites were:
  • Atsuko Toba - We strongly recommend reading all 10 of Atsuko's posts to follow the journey of someone learning taiko who has autism. This posts talks about the challenges of raising her arms to "defy gravity."
  • Eileen Ho - This post reminds us to take a moment to really appreciate the beautiful venues where we get to perform - including an aviation museum!
  • Kazan Taiko - The perfectly timed bachi throw
  • Ojai O'Daiko - Find a giant rock to jump off to get photos like this
  • Pittsburgh Taiko - The story of a broken bachi stuck in the ceiling since 2019
  • Takohachi PDX - If you need some energy, watch this video

The theme for Day 9 was Dance Together. Some of our favorites were:
  • Cairns Taiko - About an ambitious project to learn a folk dance and song
  • Gendo Taiko - Dancing on their drum heads during their re-heading project
  • Kyodo Taiko - Adding some K-pop during their stage transitions
  • LATI Gumi - Members show their love of their new happi by dancing
  • Taiko Ventures - Sydney Shiroyama and her students make us want to dance.
  • Touzan Taiko - Sonan Bushi (which River City Taiko does for warm-ups!)

The theme for Day 10 was End with Joy. Some of our favorites were:
  • ​Kazenodaichi Taiko - A great reminder to joyfully experiment with songs
  • Narukami Taiko - An impressive group photo in black and white with every emotion
  • Ojai O'Daiko - Such a cool vantage point from on top of a parade float - such joy!
  • Shin Daiko - They can truly end with Joy because they have a member named Joy!
  • Taiko Community Alliance - Love the joy on the faces of these NATC-R participants
  • TaikoMix - This photos says it all - a perfect summary of End with Joy

We hope you enjoyed following the stories from taiko groups around the world as much as we did! 

​Much #TaikoLove to you all!
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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 10 - Return

10/10/2022

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The theme for Day 10 of #TaikoLove was Return. 

Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

If we missed your post, please contact us on our website or message us via social media.

Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko
Finding Her Beat
Gendo Taiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
Harisen Daiko
KaDON
Kazan Taiko
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinnara Taiko
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
Kyoumei Daiko (Argentina)
LA Miyake Kai
LA Taiko Festival
Lisa Shiota
Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Naruwan Taiko
Nen Daiko
New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Puna Taiko
River City Taiko
San Jose Taiko
Soh Daiko - In Stories
Sophia K. Wang
Southern Indiana Taiko
Taiko Cordoba (Argentina)
TaikoMix
Tampa Taiko
Therese Stephen
Triangle Taiko
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two
Yama no Oto (Canada)
Yurika Chiba

We're not going to try and embed all the posts because it's a lot of work! But here are some nifty ones!
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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 9 - Heart

10/9/2022

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The theme for Day 9 of #TaikoLove was Heart. 

Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

If we missed your post, please contact us on our website or message us via social media.

All Things Taiko - Carrie Alita Carter
Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko
Finding Her Beat
Gendo Taiko
Goisagi Daiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
Harisen Daiko
JGB Shibuki Japanese Drum Group
KaDON
Kazan Taiko
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinnara Taiko
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
Kyoumei Daiko (Argentina)
LA Miyake Kai
Lisa Shiota
Los Dokos Taiko
Mark H Taiko
Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Nen Daiko
New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Ojai O'Daiko
Puna Taiko
Quirky Clover
River City Taiko
Ryujin Taiko
Sanbiki No Taikouchi / Taiko Lecco (Italy)
San Jose Taiko
Santa Fe Wadaiko - Post in Taiko Community Facebook Group
Southern Indiana Taiko
Taiko Cordoba (Argentina)
TaikoMix
Tampa Taiko
Therese Stephen
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two
Yama no Oto (Canada)
Yurika Chiba

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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 8 - Golden

10/8/2022

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The theme for Day 8 of 
#TaikoLove was Golden. 

Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

If we missed your post, please contact us on our website or message us via social media.

All Things Taiko - Carrie Alita Carter
Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko

Gendo Taiko
Goisagi Daiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
KaDON
Kazan Taiko
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinnara Taiko
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
Kyoumei Daiko (Argentina)
LA Miyake Kai
LA Taiko Festival

Lisa Shiota
Los Dokos Taiko
Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Naruwan Taiko - In Stories
Nen Daiko
New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Puna Taiko
Quirky Clover
River City Taiko
Ryujin Taiko
Sanbiki No Taikouchi / Taiko Lecco (Italy)
San Jose Taiko
Shin Daiko

Soh Daiko - In Stories
Southern Indiana Taiko

Taiko Córdoba (Argentina)
TaikoMix
Therese Stephen
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two

Yama no Oto (Canada)
Yurika Chiba

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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 7 - Architecture

10/7/2022

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The theme for Day 7 of #TaikoLove was Architecture. 

Many groups took the opportunity to show their practice spaces, and others showed interesting venues where they have played. Some showed the architecture of their drum stands or the parade floats that they built. 

Actually Autistic Artists made the connection between architecture and music composition - such a great interpretation of the theme!

Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

If we missed your post, please contact us on our website or message us via social media.

Actually Autistic Artists
All Things Taiko - Carrie Alita Carter
Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko

Finding Her Beat
Gendo Taiko
Goisagi Daiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
Harisen Daiko
KaDON
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinga Kovács / akerimaneida (Hungary)
Kinnara Taiko
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
Kyoumei Daiko (Argentina)
LA Miyake Kai
LA Taiko Festival
Lisa Shiota
Los Dokos Taiko
Mark H Taiko
Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Naruwan Taiko
Nen Daiko
New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Ojai O'Daiko
Puna Taiko
Quirky Clover
River City Taiko
Ryujin Taiko
San Jose Taiko
Sanbiki No Taikouchi / Taiko Lecco (Italy)
Shin Daiko

Soh Daiko - In Stories
Southern Indiana Taiko

Taiko Córdoba (Argentina)
TaikoMix
Tampa Taiko - In Facebook Taiko Community Group

Therese Stephen
Triangle Taiko
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two - and check out the photo Yurika took at 
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Yama no Oto (Canada)
Yurika Chiba

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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 6 - Tabi

10/6/2022

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The theme for Day 6 of #TaikoLove was Tabi. 

Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

If we missed your post, please contact us on our website or message us via social media.

All Things Taiko - Carrie Alita Carter
Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko
Finding Her Beat
Gendo Taiko
Goisagi Taiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
KaDON
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinga Kovács / akerimaneida (Hungary)
Kinnara Taiko
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
Kyoumei Daiko (Argentina)
LA Miyake Kai
Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko
LA Taiko Festival
Lisa Shiota
Los Dokos Taiko
Mark H Taiko
Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Naruwan Taiko - In Stories
Nen Daiko
New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Ojai O'Daiko
Puna Taiko
River City Taiko
Ryujin Taiko
Sanbiki No Taikouchi / Taiko Lecco (Italy)
San Jose Taiko
Soh Daiko - In Stories
Southern Indiana Taiko
Taiko Córdoba
TaikoMix
Tampa Taiko
Therese Stephen
Triangle Taiko
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two
Yama no Oto (Canada)
Yurika Chiba

We're not going to try and embed all the posts because it's a lot of work! But here are some nifty ones!

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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 5 - Sass

10/5/2022

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The theme for Day 5 of #TaikoLove was Sass. 

While most people talked about bringing some spice to life, Triangle Taiko had a unique interpretation. One of their first teachers was named Jason Sass!


Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

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Actually Autistic Artists
All Things Taiko - Carrie Alita Carter
Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko
Finding Her Beat
Gendo Taiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
Harisen Daiko
Ho Etsu Taiko
KaDON
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinga Kovács / akerimaneida (Hungary)
Kinnara Taiko
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
LA Miyake Kai
Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko
LA Taiko Festival
Lisa Shiota
Los Dokos Taiko

Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Naruwan Taiko - In Stories
Nen Daiko

New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Ojai O'Daiko
OMNY Taiko - In Stories
Puna Taiko
River City Taiko
Ryujin Taiko
Sanbiki No Taikouchi / Taiko Lecco (Italy)
San Jose Taiko
Shin Daiko
Sierra Vista Taiko
Soh Daiko - In Stories

Southern Indiana Taiko
Taiko Córdoba (Argentina)
TaikoMix
Tampa Taiko
Therese Stephen
Triangle Taiko
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two
Yama no Oto (Canada)
Yeeman Mui

Yurika Chiba

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TaikoLove 2022 - Day 4 - Resolution

10/4/2022

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The theme for Day 4 of #TaikoLove was Resolution. Groups interpreted this word to mean:
  • Setting a goal and pursuing it with determination, like a New Year's resolution or resolving to play well in a performance
  • The image quality of a photo or video
  • How to finish something, like a song

Here are the posts from taiko groups and performers from around the world on this theme.

If we missed your post, please contact us on our website or message us via social media.

Actually Autistic Artists
All Things Taiko - Carrie Alita Carter
Benten - Mirai Taiko JKT (Indonesia)
Cairns Taiko (Australia)
Earth Spirit Taiko

Finding Her Beat
Gendo Taiko
Goisagi Taiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center
Ho Etsu Taiko
KaDON
Kazenodaichi Taiko
Kinnara Taiko
Kiseiko-Mineidanchi​ (Argentina) - In Stories
Kita no Taiko (Canada)
Kristina McGaha
Kyodo Taiko
Kyoumei Daiko (Argentina)
LA Miyake Kai
LA Taiko Festival
Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko - In Stories

Lisa Shiota
Los Dokos Taiko
Mike Gallan
Miyako Taiko
Narukami Taiko (New Zealand)
Naruwan Taiko - In Stories
Nen Daiko

New York Taiko Aiko Kai
Odaiko Sonora
Ojai O'Daiko
Puna Taiko
River City Taiko
Ryujin Taiko
Sanbiki No Taikouchi / Taiko Lecco (Italy)
San Jose Taiko
Sean Ibanez
Shin Daiko
Southern Indiana Taiko
Taiko Córdoba
TaikoMix
Tampa Taiko
Therese Stephen
Triangle Taiko
Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland)
Unit Two
Yama no Oto

Yurika Chiba

We're not going to try and embed all the posts because it's a lot of work! But here are some nifty ones!

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