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- Viewed the eclipse ☑️ - Learned to play taiko? Check something else off your bucket list by registering for an upcoming workshop with us! We’ve got an introductory workshop happening this Saturday as well as intensives for veteran taiko play
Ever wanted to take a taiko class with us? We have a lot of classes, workshops and intensives coming up! Learn more and register at www.taikoconservatory.org! - Kids Public Workshop - March 23 - 10-11:30am - Adult Public Workshop - April 13 - 10am-1
Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating all the women out there and a special acknowledgement of those women who have been part of the San Jose Taiko family!
Our 2024 tours starts today! We’re so excited to be back on the road this year performing and teaching workshops. If you come out to a show, please say hi! - Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3pm - Long Island, NY - @tillescenter - Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7:30p
We had a great time today working with @stanfordtaiko on a number of different taiko skills! It’s always super inspiring teaching collegiate taiko players because they’re always so eager to learn all that they can to make the most of thei
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season from all of us in San Jose Taiko 🎄 📷: Mark Shigenaga
The deadline to be considered for our 2024 Audition Class is tomorrow! Submit your videos now to potentially start training to be a member of San Jose Taiko! Learn more at www.taiko.org/ap
The deadline to be considered for the 2024 Audition Class is approaching soon! Submit your videos today to begin your journey to becoming a member of San Jose Taiko! Deadline for 2024 audition class is Friday, Dec. 1st. Learn more at www.taiko.org/ap
We get asked all the time how to become a member of San Jose Taiko. If you’re interested in learning more about the process or beginning your journey to join us onstage, check out www.taiko.org/oa today! Link in bio!
Halloween is tomorrow! Put on your costumes and come on out to Japantown for some taiko, trick or treating, arts & crafts and more!
Halloween in Japantown is next week! Join us Halloween night from 4:30-7:30 for some trick-or-treating through the streets of Japantown, taiko performances, arts and crafts, and so much more! Find out more at www.taiko.org/Halloween

San Jose Taiko at Golden State Warriors Asian Heritage Night 2017

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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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