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CHIKIRI Taiko Drummers

CHIKIRI Taiko Drummers

CHIKIRI

~The Japanese Taiko Drummers ~

 

CHIKIRI is formed by founders of The School of TAIKO, full time artists  Ringtaro Tateishi and Asako Tateishi and also their son Sohshun Tateishi.   "CHIKIRI" means a butterfly joint used in woodworking; it holds two pieces of wood together.  Similarly, this group will achieve the goal of joining People, Artists and Cultures together from all over the world through the music , mainly Japanese Taiko Drumming.

Also, for expanding the Japanese Taiko world in high quality at out of Japan,  new members are under collection regardless of experience and nationality. 

CHIKIRI is selected the Performing group of Touring Arts Roster of 4 Culture.

Meet The Team

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Ringtaro Tateishi

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Sohshun Tateishi

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Asako Tateishi