Study Taiko in-depth with Wadaiko Tokara for up to one month during 2025 tour in Japan!!
Kenshu Taiko Residency participants experience the unique life of in-depth taiko training in Japan, with optional opportunities to join short performances.
**Please note, this is not an internship for joining Tokara as a stage performer**
Benefits of the Kenshu Taiko Residency include:
- A chance to travel with Tokara during parts of our Japan Tour (*).
- Customized individual taiko instruction.
- Automatic placement in Weeklong Taiko Courses (when available).
- Free ticket to view Concert by TOKARA (*).
- In the middle of Japan, so equal and relatively close proximity to many sights between Tokyo and Osaka (*).
- Easy travel to some of the best taiko and national festivals in the world (*).
Activities include:
- Attending daily Taiko Training at Tokara Studio.
- Participating in Taiko Drumming Courses curated by Tokara.
- Participating in Wadaiko Festivals curated by Tokara.
- Assisting during tour concerts in Japan.
- Optional Japanese language classes throughout each week.
- Other activities as time and experience allow.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old (there is no upper age limit)
- Previous taiko experience is necessary
- It is strongly recommended to have an international drivers license and/or have strong independent ability to travel on buses and trains in a foreign country.
- Applicants must submit an Application form.
- One month commitment required.
- Accommodation is not included. However, we are able to help with finding suitable accommodation once registration is complete.
If you would like to have your own group Kenshu Taiko Residency or intensive workshop, we are happy to find a time that works for you.
Year 2025
- Winter: January 14 - February 11
- Summer: July 1 - 29
(*) When applicable
