VJCC Shinnen Enkai
Sunday, January 15, 201211:30ish
Happy New Year from Koshin and VJCC.
ABOUT US
Koshin Taiko was brought to life in 1992 and has since grown in a way defined by its variety of members.
Koshin is not only unique in its exclusive use of Okedou ("roped tightened") drums, which have been hand
crafted by members but also in its style and presentation of taiko. They emphasize good kata not just to look good,
but also to bring out the full potential sound of the taiko. This is possible due to the level of dedication given by members
who practice out of the Venice Japanese Community Center under the direction of Sensei Etsuo Hongo.
Together, all of the members bring a bright and spirit-filled energy into each and every performance.
It is this quality which makes them very much unique to taiko, hence the translation of Koshin: Bright Heart and Spirit.
Performances
Special Event
News
Play for Japan fundraiser
Sunday, December 11, 2011
We set up right in front of the pitcher's mound at Blair Field in Long Beach. Another first. What an interesting view you get from there. The pitcher definitely has a good view of much of the audience. Another unexpected revelation was how well we could hear. The sound of our drums, our kiai... all of it was very clear and you could hear it so well... did not expect the acoustics of a baseball field to be so good. The food was all donated by restaurants. It was good. I hope they made a lot of money for their relief effort. Gambare Japan!