Wadaiko Tokyo

Bringing the Echoes of Harmony to the Present

Japsnese Drummer

Japanese drum player

Junya TSUKAMOTO JUNYA

Born in 1993 in Nakano, Tokyo.
I would like to thank all the people who have been involved in my life and helped me to become the person I am today.
I would like to thank everyone I have met.
I am always striving to deliver high quality performances and customer satisfaction, and I am never satisfied with the status quo.

Experience Overview

Experience summary

We offer taiko, Tsugaru shamisen, and shinobue (bamboo flute) classes in Nakano Ward, Tokyo.
(Tsugaru shamisen also has a Chiba class.)
Beginners are welcome.

First, please come for a [free trial lesson].
For details of each class, please see below.

Classes and Participation Information

Classes and participation information

Hitting the ball as hard as you can is refreshing and invigorating!
It is a great way to relieve stress and get rid of lack of exercise.
The sense of togetherness that comes from playing taiko together is one of the charms of taiko.

Beginners are welcome!
We will carefully teach you how to grip a bachi.
Please come for a free trial lesson.

Children's class is also available!
Age: 1st grade elementary school students to 3rd grade high school students
Why don't you put your overflowing power into taiko?
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Achievements and Activities

2014 O-Daiko Mt. Fuji Ippon-uchi Contest, Excellence Award
2017 Okaya World Uchi-Competition Contest, Group Division, Excellence Award, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
2018 Hokkaido Muroran O-Daiko Contest, Excellence Award
2021 Roar! O-Daiko One-man Drumming Festival Winner
2024 Mt. Fuji Taiko Festival O-Daiko Japan No.1 Contest Winner Grand Prize
2015 Qatar Robert De Niro-sponsored event
2018 Participation in Latin America tour organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras)
2019 Cruise to Asia aboard ship (Vietnam , Hong Kong) Paraguay Tour in Italy organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2020 Participation in Southeast Asia Tour organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Brunei, Malaysia)
2022 Performance in Korea as a member of the Japanese delegation (Gyeongju)
2023 Embarkation on Nippon Maru Mauritius Precious Cruise (Singapore, Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar )
2024 Hawaii Got Talent selection, performed as a member of Japan

Profile

Born in 1993 in Nakano, Tokyo.
Since he started playing taiko at the age of 5, he joined a professional team in Tokyo in 2013 and became independent in 2020. After becoming independent, he has hosted a wadaiko school in Nakano Ward, Tokyo.
Currently, as a solo player, he performs not only on taiko but also on a wide range of other instruments including Tsugaru shamisen, shinobue, and narimonosu.