Wadaiko means ‘Japanese drum’. Japanese taiko drums come in wide range of percussion instruments that are used in both Japanese folk and classical musical traditions. There are several taiko groups active not only in Japan, but also in the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Wadaiko Concert by Okayama Prefecture
During the recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Japan, both the Prime Ministers signed 11 agreements on diverse areas which included establishment of sister state relationships between the State of Delhi and Fukuoka Prefecture; and Maharashtra State and Okayama Prefecture. The MoUs provided for cooperation in the areas of economy, tourism, culture, etc. Okayama Prefecture and Maharashtra State enjoy excellent friendly relations. The Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden created on the lines of 300-year old Okayama Korakuen Garden is a testimony to this bond of friendship.

To solidify further the bonds of their friendship, Okayama prefecture is specially dispatching a popular Wadaiko group to perform in Maharashtra for rekindling their close affinities.

Wadaiko Concert by Oedo Sukeroku Taiko Group

OEdo Sukeroku Taiko was established in 1959 by Seido Kobayashi. OEdo Sukeroku Taiko’s drumming form symbolizes the Edo (Tokyo) spirit by combining the technique of striking with the entire body steadily, while moving with powerful elegance. Kobayashi dedicated the group to the Yushima Tenjin Shrine to honour the shrine and preserve the tradition. The group has given numerous performances in Japan and abroad. During the current visit, it is scheduled to perform in Chennai, Pune and New Delhi.