Eitetsu Hayashi
After 11 years of performing in a group, Eitetsu started performing solo in 1982. In 1984, he debuted at Carnegie Hall as the first Japanese taiko drum soloist and gained international acclaim. In 2000, he performed with the Berlin Philharmonic in Waldbühne, Germany, and overwhelmed an audience of over 20,000. Since then, he has performed with many symphony orchestras and artists of different genres worldwide.
Eitetsu has pioneered the field of traditionally unprecedented taiko solos, including the Odaiko solo techniques and the creation of original techniques using a set of multiple taiko drums. He has developed a new genre of "Taiko Music" to be transmitted from Japan to the world, and is active in Japan and overseas. In 2018, he performed 6 concerts in 4 cities in the Japan-Canada Friendship 90th Anniversary Tour in Canada and in October performed in the official performance of the Japan-France Friendship 160th Anniversary Japan Expo “Japonisum 2018”. This year, he worked for production and recording as a concept video production staff for the “Tokyo 2020 NIPPON Festival”.
Eitetsu contributes to a large number of large-scale dispatches for introducing Japanese drum music and culture for each International Friendship and Exchange Year for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Relations Foundation, and the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
He has authored many publications, including the newly refurbished version of "Ashitano Taiko Uchie" (Hatori Shoten), autobiography "Taiko Hizuki-Dokuso no Kiseki" (Kodansha), and many other articles in journals and magazines. He has received the 1997 Minister of Education Prize for Arts and Culture, the 2001 Japan Traditional Culture Promotion Award, and the 2017 Matsuo Entertainment Awards.
#TaikoCelebration2021
WTC 2020
Congratulations on the World Taiko Conference.
It is our greatest joy to see the World Taiko Conference taking place in Japan where taiko was originated from. Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten has supported taiko from behind the scene since its establishment of 1861. We strive to make the finest instruments and the finest experiences simply seeking to see the joy and smiles they would generate.
As the world suffering from difficulties and divides, many taiko players are facing various problems. However, we believe now is the time to show the power of taiko that empowers and unites people. We wish to continue supporting taiko from behind the scene.
Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten and kaDON
Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten
Established in 1861, Miyamoto has been producing taiko and festival instruments used in Gagaku, Nohgaku, Kabuki and contemporary taiko.
Hibikus
Hibikus is a taiko school where those who love taiko gather and share the joy. Currently, it is operated in Asakusa, Yokohama and Fukuoka.
URL: www.hibikus.com
Waraku Soden
Waraku Soden is a musical performance that aims not only to pursue ethnic and original sound but to create music of Earth for the future.
Instagram: warakusoden