Who we are

JASC Tsukasa Taiko is one of the leading taiko (Japanese drumming) programs in the Midwest. Head Sensei (Instructor) Hide Yoshihashi founded the group in 1996 and in 2004, moved its location to the Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago (JASC), where it now bases its activities.
The goals of JASC Tsukasa Taiko are to:
- Preserve our cultural traditions by providing the highest quality music instruction to people of all ages
- Present world-class performances and educational programs
- Be an active and positive presence in our community
JASC Tsukasa Taiko offers:
- Internationally renown instructors and performing artists
- World-class performances
- Weekly classes in Japanese drumming and other instruments
- Private lessons
- Special music and cultural workshops
- Educational programs and presentations for audiences of all ages
- Physical activity that's great for kids, adults and families
- Performance opportunities
- A fun and healthy environment
- A connection to a rich and vital artistic heritage
JASC Tsukasa Taiko Brochure
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TOYOAKI SHAMISEN
| a division of JASC Tsukasa Taiko TOYOAKI SHAMISEN |
Discover the Japanese traditional lute, SHAMISEN !
Legendary "Ozashiki" shamisen music from Toyoaki family.
www.toyoaki.org


