Yakudo mesmerizes audiences with its inspired stage performance and style unlike any other Taiko group. It is evident from their shows that playing Taiko is not just drumming. A performance can range from the dark and mysterious to light and upbeat -- a visual and musical journey that thrills the senses.

Yakudo performs with one of the largest collections of authentic Taiko, outside of Japan. This includes their signature and very popular Odaiko - possibly the largest Taiko drum in Canada.

Yakudo is a performing ensemble, which combines the spiritual rhythms of the Taiko with martial arts and contemporary music. Founded in 1992, Yakudo is a non-profit organization, made up of passionate individuals dedicated to the culture and art unique to the Japanese Taiko.

Yakudo members maintain their collection of Taiko and instruments on a regular basis. Maintenance of these rare and beautiful instruments require a substantial amount of time and patience - re-skinning only one side of a Taiko can take up to 20 hours with 3 to 4 people.

What motivates them? Their affinity of love and passion for Taiko!