The world-renowned taiko drum group Drum Tao celebrated its 30^th anniversary last year and is once again taking their beats on the road.

“Future” is the name of the group’s new musical and will tour 68 cities around Japan. Don’t miss the performance featuring six stories, incredible drumming and stunning visuals. Audiences can expect traditional Japanese instruments like taiko drums, shinobue flutes and koto harps employing various elements of rock, pop, ballads and classical music as breathtaking sequences of sword fighting are performed onstage.

Many of these performances will be near U.S. military bases, so don’t miss a chance to enjoy Drum Tao’s beats!

Drum Tao performance near U. S. military bases

Near Sasebo Naval Base

Venue: Nagasaki Brick Hall

Dates: June 8: 6 p.m. (5:15 p.m.) 

Near Okinawa bases

Venue: Okinawa Convention Theater

Dates: June 15: 6 p.m. (5:15) and 16: 1 p.m. (12:15 p.m.)

Near Kanto-area bases

Venue: EX Theater Roppongi in Tokyo

Date: July 2: 6 :30 p.m. (venue open at 5:45 p.m.)

Venue: Tokyo Dome City in Tokyo

Dates: July 3: 6:30 p.m. (5:45 p.m.) and July 4: 1 p.m. (12:15 p.m.)

Near Misawa AB

Venue: Hachinohe City Public Hall in Hachinohe City

Date: July 15: 4:30 p.m. (3:45 p.m.)

Near MCAS Iwakuni

Venue: JMS Aster Plaza in Hiroshima City

Date: June 30: 5:30 p.m. (4:45 p.m.)

For tickets and more about the entertainment group Drum Tao, visit https://drum-tao.com/en/

Drum Tao brings the beats in the celestial heights of Oita

High on Aso Kuju National Park in Kyushu, you’ll find Drum Tao’s “Tao no Oka” outdoor theater complex and home. Here the wadaiko group practices and stages performances for visitors.

Learn more: VIDEO: Drum Tao brings the beats in the celestial heights of Oita

“Tao no Oka” Drum Tao Nature Theater

Location: 7571-2 Shiratanji Itaki, Kujumachi, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture

Live Stage Schedule: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and holidays, (Oct – June) 2 p.m. and (July -Sept) 4:30 p.m.

Admission (Tao House): 500 yen ($3.30)

Tickets (Nature Teater): Age 13 and older, 4,500 yen, ages 4 – 12, 2,500 yen

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Tel: 0974-76-0950

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