Explore additional articles, life history videos, and a taiko database originally compiled in conjunction with the exhibition.
Articles
- All in the Drum: Building Taiko in America READ NOW
- TAIKOPROJECT: Not Your Mama’s Taiko Read Now
- Kenny Endo: Connecting to Heritage through Music Read Now
- San Jose Taiko: Embodying the Spirit of Taiko in America Read Now
- The Rhythms of Life: Shasta Taiko Read Now
- Marco Lienhard of Taikoza Read Now
Discover Nikkei Taiko Database
The Discover Nikkei Taiko Database was originally developed in conjunction with the Big Drum: Taiko in the United States exhibition. The goal of this database is to compile a comprehensive repository of information representing the depth and diversity of contemporary taiko. The database has been designed to enable taiko ensembles to record and continually update their organizational histories and missions in their own words and through their own images. Visitors to the site may search the database by name, date, region, and several other characteristics.
Discover Nikkei Video Interviews
Video clips from life history interviews recorded by the Japanese American National Museum for the exhibition can be viewed online through DiscoverNikkei.org.
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Seiichi Tanaka (San Francisco Taiko Dojo)
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Kenny Endo (Taiko Center of the Pacific)
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Mas Kodani (Kinnara Taiko)
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Johnny Mori (Kinnara Taiko)
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George Abe (Kinnara Taiko)
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PJ Hirabayashi (San Jose Taiko)
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Roy Hirabayashi (San Jose Taiko)
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Kay Fukumoto (Maui Taiko)
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Etsuo Hongo (Los Angeles Matsuri Taiko)
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Nosuke Akiyama (San Francisco Taiko Dojo)
Related links
Below are links to some taiko-related web sites. For individual taiko group sites, please explore the Discover Nikkei Taiko Database.
References
Project Consultants
- TAIKOPROJECT
- San Jose Taiko
- San Francisco Taiko Dojo
- Seattle Kokon Taiko
- Taiko Center of the Pacific/Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble
- Soh Daiko
Taiko Makers & Suppliers
- Miyoshi Daiko
- Kato Taiko
- Taiko with Toni
- REMO, Inc
- Asano Taiko, Co., Ltd.
- Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, Co., Ltd.
Taiko in Popular Culture
- Mitsubishi commercial
- NAMCO Taiko: Drum Master game
- redoctane taiko drum controller