Kyodo Taiko

Kyodo Taiko is the nation's first and oldest collegiate taiko drumming team. For over 30 years, Kyodo Taiko has provided the unique form of Japanese drumming to both UCLA and the surrounding communities through captivating performances and interactive workshops. Kyodo has two meanings -- one "family" and the other, "loud children."  Kyodo functions as a family, sharing the joy and spirit of Taiko while teaching its members, UCLA students and faculty, and the surrounding community the importance of performing arts and the cultural values of Japanese American and Asian American identities.