Real Wadaiko

Drum Wadaiko

　There are Japanese percussion instruments that sound like rumbling thunder and lend themselves to powerful and dramatic stage performances, filling listeners with excitement. Wadaiko, or taiko for short, are traditional Japanese drums. They are used to perform at festivals and other events, infusing them with energy and listeners with excitement. Today, Japanese taiko performances with other instruments and spanning various genres, such as classic and jazz music, are thriving as the instrument finds fans across the world.