Another side of me....

I am a SAORI weaver/instructor as well as a Taiko Drumming player.

I have been studying Taiko almost for 3 years and am now an intern of Mu Daiko.

I have my very first concert starting tonight in St. Paul, MN.

I am not in many songs, but I am helping transitions at side stages.

We have been rehearsing everynight. We have been working so hard.

I was exhausted by the end of the day everyday, but it is nice to feel that we are doing better every time we rehearse.

It's a great TEAMWORK!

Life is interesting.

I never played Taiko while in Japan for many many years and now I am playing it in Minnesota, U.S.A!!

These days, I need to take naps to get ready or rehearsals.

Of course, I am going to take a nap to get good energy!!!

Happy Taiko!

Taiko recital

Did you know that I have been studying the Japanese drum, Taiko?

This weekend is Mu Daiko Student Recital.

I started this in the fall of 2008 and this is my 2nd recital.

Now, I am a Mu Daiko intern.

I performed as a student and as well as an intern.

I practice with performers/teachers, too everyweek.

I also started taking Fue (Japanese flute) class a couple of months ago and some of us played along the taiko performance last night. Yes, I am playing it again today, too.

Life is interesting.

I never played taiko in Japan and now I am away from Japan and studying Taiko here in Minnesota.

Sometimes, I have opportunities to perform at schools and events, too!

It is so nice to share my own culture to people here in Minnesota.

There are a few Taiko groups here in Minnesota.

I feel that I am in the right place when I heard our director told us last year's recital,

"We all make mistake, but it's okay. Just breath."

I can never forget this.

This applies to SAORI, too, doesn't it?

I will enjoy today's recital, too!

My two favorite things are.....

One, of course SAORI Weaving.
It leads to more people, new world and new connections!! I love it!

It will be exactly 1 year since I started taking Japanese Drum lesson in Minnesota!!
I take a class every week. It takes me about 35 minutes to get to the class by driving, but I love it! It is so much fun.
Yes, I am playing the Taiko (Japanese Drum) in Minnesota. (in the U.S.)
I have never played the Taiko in Japan. Though I was a part of percussion when I was in Junior high and 1 year in high school in Michigan.

I really enjoy SAORI and Taiko
I need to balance to do both SAORI and Taiko.
I love both, so I can do this!!

I love being in this Taiko community, too! Wonderful people....