Taiko and Creative Reuse
My two hobbies – creative reuse of trash and playing taiko – actually have a lot in common. Learn how creative reuse is part of taiko. Read more ›
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Taiko Crafts from Recycled Plastic Caps and Wine Corks
To help celebrate Obon, a Buddhist summer festival, I designed crafts from recycled materials including this taiko player. Read more ›
Making Taiko Ornaments for Nen Daiko
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers. Read more ›
Japanese Drum or Taiko from Recycled Plastic Fruit Cups
After noticing the wood grain pattern on a brand of recycled apple sauce containers, I designed this craft of a Japanese drum or taiko, which is often made from a wooden barrel here in the US. Read more ›
To Future Nen Daiko Apprentices
Ten tidbits of advice based on things that surprised me during my apprenticeship Read more ›
Becoming an Official Nen Daiko Member & Preparing for Obon Festival
After nine months of intense learning, we three apprentices survive an intense weekend of evaluations and building performance stages – but also yummy ramen and many laughs. Read more ›
Taiko Bachi Bags
Quilted from Japanese fabrics for two fellow Taiko players who are leaving our performance group Read more ›
Performing Taiko at the Cherry Blossom Festival
Here’s a life experience I NEVER expected to have – luckiest woman ever! Read more ›
Preparing a Taiko Act for the School Talent Show
I’m teaching my daughter & her friends how to play a basic Taiko song for their school talent show. Read more ›
Becoming a Taiko Drummer
I am taking beginning Taiko classes and it is a dream come true! Read more ›