[Osaka, Namba, Dotonbori] Japanese Taiko Drumming Experience on August 23rd and September 27th | Smiles abound! The world of Japanese drums and shamisen for both children and adults

A participatory performance event will be held where you can experience traditional Japanese culture, with a focus on Japanese drums! This performance by the non-profit organization "Raki Hapi" will not only feature powerful drum performances, but will also have a corner where the audience can experience the rhythm together, providing a special time to share "sound memories." The performance is structured to be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and the attraction is that you can enjoy not only the Japanese drums, but also the harmony with flutes and other instruments. "Don't just watch, feel and play together" -- enjoy this "music-music" stage.

Graduated from Osaka College of Music, Department of Instrumental Music, majoring in percussion instruments. Started playing Japanese drums at the age of 9. Also studied classical ballet from an early age, and joined the dance club in high school. Pursuing musical expression from various angles, she has participated in national competitions and won the Western Japan competition, and her unique, flexible performance style, which is a mix of Japanese and Western styles and based on learning from the past, is supported. After an injury, she became interested in the importance of the body, which is essential for performance and expression, and jumped into the fitness industry, and is well-known for her instruction that approaches music, dance, and the body from various angles. She strives to use Japanese drums to bring compassion and smiles to a wide range of generations and help create happiness.

He trained in shamisen in Aomori, the birthplace of the Tsugaru shamisen, and studied under Takahashi Chikuzan. He was active as Fukusaki Miyuki in the Japanese-Western unit Jomon Traditional Shirakami, which is part of the Japanese Folk Performing Arts Research and Preservation Society. He is the former head of the Ibaraki branch of the Japan Taiko Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation, and founded the Toride Japanese drum group Honjin Taiko, and is committed to proposing a healthy and spiritually rich lifestyle for the entire region through Japanese drums, from teaching Japanese drums to giving lectures to people of all ages and genders in Ibaraki. He is currently a member of the NPO Rakuki Haruhi, and is actively involved in a variety of activities, from playing Japanese musical instruments to food culture, mainly in Kobe.

The theme is to deliver unforgettable "sound memories" through performances and experiences. It is a heartwarming performance that naturally generates emotions, smiles, and interaction.