ABOUT

DRUM TAO

10 million spectators all across the world!

Japanese entertainment in a phenomenal performance using traditional Japanese instruments known as "Wadaiko-drums".
In 2016, their Off-Broadway shows in New York were completely sold out and an article in Newsweek stated, “The highly acclaimed debut of DRUM TAO in Broadway will represent not only Japanese entertainment but Japan itself”.
In 2017, their long-running production,“MANGEKYO”, started in Tokyo and ended up being performed in around 500 shows throughout the year.
In 2020, they opened their new permanent outdoor theatre called "TAO no Oka", found amongst the magnificent views in the heart of Aso Kuju National Park.
In a recent project "CLUB TAO", which started in 2022, performances have been held in Tokyo and Osaka and appeared in the most popular nightclubs. In January 2024 performances will similarly be held in New York.
In 2024, DRUM TAO's 100 days tour in the states and Canada begun.
They have received the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award, Outstanding Cultural Achievement Award by Oita Prefecture, and Taketa City Cultural Creation Award.

CONTEMPORARY JAPAN

"TAO is the artist group with full of talents.
The collaboration with TAO is interesting
and it is the new experience in this new century. Different sensibilities meet on the stage,
strike each other and fight against each other and it makes our work even greater."

JUNKO KOSHINO