Organizations‎ > ‎  Togen Daiko  “Taiko” is often used to mean
the relatively modern art of Japanese drum performances (kumi-
daiko), but the word actually refers to the taiko drums
themselves.  While various taiko drums have been used in Japan
for over 1400 years, and possibly much longer, the style of
taiko best known today has a relatively short history, beginning
in the 1950’s.    Togen Daiko's performance pieces and style
have been a group effort and shaped by our current Artistic
Director Bruce Arikawa, a member of Los Angeles's Kinnara Taiko,
who came on board and took over the teaching job in January
1997.   Link to the Official Togen Daiko Website  Togen Daiko
meets on most Sundays (at 8 am) and Wednesdays (at 7 pm) in the
OBT Social Hall.  Please contact us at: if you intend to visit.