Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. The drumming is intense, the vibration of the stick traveling up the arm, lighting up nerves and ...

On Thursday, March 9, the world-famous Japanese drum troupe Kodo brought a stunning performance to Jorgensen Center. As a celebration of its 42-year anniversary, Kodo put on a North American premiere ...

Since January 2014, the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition has been putting on an annual Japanese cultural event in Tucson. It started out as a New Year’s mochi pounding event and has grown ...

Taiko drumming is said to have originated over 2,000 years ago in Japan, a celebrated performance style to enjoy. Here on O'ahu, the Pacific Buddhist Academy says taiko drumming is a required for all ...

There are precious few forms of music that are as physical, as intense, and as palpable as taiko, the Japanese drums and drumming art form that goes as far back as the sixth century. Thought to have ...

Contrary to geographical probability, Japanese taiko drummers are a familiar sight in Vermont. The loud, rhythmic adult taiko ensemble has become an integral part of both the Vermont City Marathon and ...

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. “It’s said the ...

Watsonville Taiko is offering an adult taiko drumming class in February at Pathways Dojo, 2724 Soquel Ave. Suites D/E. The schedule: Taiko for Brain and Body: A four-week workshop that will challenge ...