TAIKO TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOPS – 遊覧座

Foreign visitors in Japan enjoying a hands-on taiko drum workshop, hitting Japanese drums and experiencing traditional taiko performance as a cultural activity.

In passion, together.
TAIKO TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOPS

Engaged participants in a nonverbal, hands-on team building workshop enjoying a shared experiential activity.

Traditional culture
Taiko workshop strengthens bond
We provide opportunities for employee satisfaction and team building through the experience of taiko drumming, where anyone can make a sound.

This workshop is used in a variety of cases.

Employees enjoying team building with colleagues through taiko drumming activities

Team Building Training

We often receive requests for team-building activities among our employees.

Employees participating in a corporate taiko drumming workshop during a company event

Company Events

We also receive many requests for informal get-togethers and internal company events.

Parents and children enjoying a hands-on taiko drumming workshop together

Family Experience

We have received requests for family experiences at family days and other events.

Team members and clients bonding through a collaborative taiko drumming workshop experience

Friendship with Clients

We often get requests for opportunities for companies to get to know each other.

Diverse and Unique Menus

We offer a 90-120 minutes Japanese workshop featuring a variety of activities, including gamification and ensemble work, that participants can enjoy regardless of language or position.

Participants warming up during the taiko workshop as part of a team-building program

Warm-ups

Sessions always begins with warm-ups, as they are essential to the taiko experience.

Corporate team members practicing basic taiko drumming to build teamwork and communication

Basics

You will learn the basics of taiko drumming from holding the drumsticks (bachi), being in position, and striking the drum.

Participants experiencing traditional Japanese rhythms and culture in a taiko drumming workshop

Playing with rhythms

The instructor will play various patterns of rhythms that you can copy. Utilize the basic practices to produce a good, loud, and clear sound.

Games

Various games will be played that will allow the participants to have fun while challenging yourself in reaching a goal.

Corporate team members collaborating in a group taiko drumming performance to build unity

Ensemble playing

The participants will be divided into several groups to play different rhythms as an ensemble.

Professional taiko drummer performing a powerful finale after the corporate workshop experience

Performance

The workshop will conclude with a full-scale performance by the professional taiko drummers who are teaching the workshop.

Professional Taiko Drummers
Leading the Workshop
An internationally acclaimed Japanese taiko drummer, with extensive experience performing overseas, will lead the workshop as the instructor. At the end, they will also give a professional performance.

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Group photo of participants at a corporate taiko drumming team-building workshop in Tokyo

Smiling participants enjoying the taiko drumming team-building workshop experience

Corporate participants enjoying partner rhythm games using taiko drums as part of a team-building program

International guests experiencing Japanese culture through a taiko drumming team-building workshop

Participant enthusiastically drumming during a powerful corporate taiko team-building session

GitLab

An off-site meeting attended by senior executives from overseas companies. At Yogenji Temple in Tokyo, we enjoyed 2 hours of team building using Japanese drums.

Smiling participants enjoying the hands-on taiko drumming team-building workshop

Parents and children enjoying a cultural taiko drumming workshop together

Participants enjoying partner rhythm games during a taiko drumming team-building session

Professional taiko drummer performing a dynamic show during a corporate team-building workshop

ASICS

Trade union members, many of whom are employees who have never met each other before. We held a non-verbal team-building activity using taiko drums.

Participants enjoying a corporate taiko drumming team-building workshop together in Tokyo

Participant drumming with focus and energy during a corporate taiko team-building session

Participants enjoying partner rhythm games in a taiko drumming team-building workshop

Corporate team members collaborating and enjoying group rhythm games using taiko drums

Professional taiko drummer leading the corporate team-building workshop with live instruction

Temple University

For the purpose of team building among students, a taiko workshop was held at a temple in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Students enjoyed playing games in pairs and groups while experiencing the traditional culture of taiko.

Where can the workshop be held?

We can hold workshops anywhere in Japan. Our programs are fully mobile and available nationwide.

Do we need to arrange the venue ourselves?

You can leave the entire venue arrangement to us, or you’re welcome to book your own venue. If you provide the venue yourself, please ensure it meets the following conditions:

The venue allows taiko drumming (noise level approval).
There is enough space (at least 3㎡ per participant).

How many participants can join in one workshop?

Up to 100 people can participate in a single session. In addition to the main instructor, several assistant instructors will join to ensure large groups can fully enjoy the experience.

Can the workshop duration be adjusted?

Yes. We can offer a short version (from 60 minutes) or an extended version (up to 180 minutes) depending on your program needs and goals.

Can the workshop be conducted in English?

Yes. We often organize workshops in English for international companies and groups visiting Japan. Interpreter support is provided by our team. If you require other languages, we can arrange interpreters accordingly.

What do participants need to prepare in advance?

Please bring your own bottled water to stay hydrated (we can also provide water upon request). You can wear any comfortable clothing (except skirts or high heels). No change of clothes is necessary.