FREE CONCERT (I'm leaving Japan)

Okay, so to be honest, I don't expect anyone out there will be anywhere near Susami next Sunday, but just in case...

The news is out. I'm leaving Japan. It's a sad time for me, but it's also a time to think about the future and how taiko can or might be a part of that. In the midst of all of the departure preparations, it's only appropriate to have a going away taiko concert. It's free and it's next weekend!

What: Susami Taiko Concert　　　
Where: Wakayama, Susami Kominkan
When: Sunday, June 21, 1:30pm　　
Performances by: Susami Taiko, Shippu Uchi Daiko, Ryo Shimamoto, Kotaro

Cost: FREE

If you're thinking of coming, but need more information on directions please just email me!

And why did they put the foreigner in charge of making the poster...

Golden Week Taiko Workshops!

Do you live in the Wakayama or Osaka area? Looking for something to do this year during Golden Week?

My teacher, Ryo Shimamoto, is holding a series of workshops in Kainan (海南) during the holiday week. I highly recommend them and I'll be taking a few of them myself!

Saturday, May 2
1:00-4:00pm
Learn Ryo Shimamoto's latest composition, Yaiba 刃

Tuesday, May 5
9:00-12:00
Odaiko

Tuesday, May 5
1:00-4:00
Katsugi Okedo

Wednesday, May 6
9:00-12:00
Learn Ryo Shimamoto's latest composition, Yaiba 刃

Wednesday, May 6
1:00-4:00
Learn Ryo Shimamoto's latest composition, Yaiba 刃

You are welcome to sign up for one or all of the Yaiba workshops. It is a fun and challenging song.

The workshops take place in Kainan, near Shimotsu Station (下津駅). Each 3 hour workshop is a mere 3,500 yen and classes are limited to 8 people, reservation required.

Please email 島本　龍 (Ryo Shimamoto) to reserve your place! You can email in English if you need to, but note that all workshops will be taught in Japanese.

imakat (at) iris.eonet.ne.jp

Let me know if I should look for you!