Three Trails Taiko Performance
MTC: Yardley HallThree Trails Taiko is a community group with the goal of sharing the tradition, culture and art of Kumi Daiko and Japan with the surrounding community.
Three Trails Taiko is a community group with the goal of sharing the tradition, culture and art of Kumi Daiko and Japan with the surrounding community.
Kizuna showcases authentic Japanese culture at local events through performances, obon dances, tea ceremonies, and showing people how to wear yukata.
Enjoy a performance by Yoko Hiraoka and David Wheeler, featuring three traditional Japanese Instruments.
Yosakoi is a unique style of dance that is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music.
Himawari is a local choral group in which members enjoy experiencing Japanese culture and tradition through singing Japanese songs.
Madoka is an actor, singer, dancer and co-founder of Natsu Matsuri KC from Tokyo, Japan.
In this performance, master dancer Asuka Iijima brings to life the tale of Kagura Musume, the maiden princess of the Shinto festival, and dons five different masks, each transforming her dance and identity into a new character: the beautiful princess, the fearsome eight-headed serpent, the mighty Shinto god of storm and sea, and the comical duo Hyottoko and Okame.
The Festival is proud to feature Pop Singer Ms. Aya Uchida to perform for us again. This year, she will be accompanied by Mr. Jo Yamanaka on guitar.
Madoka is an actor, singer, dancer and co-founder of Natsu Matsuri KC from Tokyo, Japan.
Learn all about Taiko drumming from members of Three Trails Taiko. This is a hands-on workshop for those wanting to learn the basics of Taiko drumming.
Three Trails Taiko is a community group with the goal of sharing the tradition, culture and art of Kumi Daiko and Japan with the surrounding community.
The Opening Ceremonies will include music, introduction and remarks by distinguished guests and the ritual of Kagami-wari – the breaking of a sake barrel and toast to open the festival.
Using traditional Japanese drums and other instruments, Denver Taiko combines both modern and ancient rhythms into a style and sound which is uniquely their own.
Experience this captivating traditional Japanese dance performed by Nihon-buyō (Japanese Dance) Master Asuka Iijima, as she brings to life the legendary tale of a fox spirit (kitsune) who transforms into a beautiful woman.
Experience this captivating traditional Japanese dance performed by Nihon-buyō (Japanese Dance) Master Asuka Iijima, as she brings to life the legendary tale of a fox spirit (kitsune) who transforms into a beautiful woman.
Learn all about Taiko drumming from the experts, members of Denver Taiko. This is a hands-on workshop for those wanting to learn the basics of Taiko drumming.
Using traditional Japanese drums and other instruments, Denver Taiko combines both modern and ancient rhythms into a style and sound which is uniquely their own.
Kabuki is the classical and popular larger-than-life Japanese music theater tradition. Our 2023 festival has invited guest Kabuki dancers Kikuhiro Otowa and Ritsuyo Wazaogi, both from Tokyo, to produce and present a Kabuki dance extravaganza, replete with live music, drama, dance and stage effects, audience participation and much more.
Ms. Asuka Iijima will perform a Nihon-buyō dance called Dôjôji. Nihon-buyō (Japanese dance) refers to the classical Japanese performing art of dance.
Ms. Asuka Iijima will perform a Nihon-buyō dance called Dôjôji. Nihon-buyō (Japanese dance) refers to the classical Japanese performing art of dance.
Kabuki is the classical and popular larger-than-life Japanese music theater tradition. Our 2023 festival has invited guest Kabuki dancers Kikuhiro Otowa and Ritsuyo Wazaogi, both from Tokyo, to produce and present a Kabuki dance extravaganza, replete with live music, drama, dance and stage effects, audience participation and much more.
Kabuki is the classical and popular larger-than-life Japanese music theater tradition. Our 2023 festival has invited guest Kabuki dancers Kikuhiro Otowa and Ritsuyo Wazaogi, both from Tokyo, to produce and present a Kabuki dance extravaganza, replete with live music, drama, dance and stage effects, audience participation and much more.