About the ICU Wadaiko Club
The International Christian University Japanese Drum Club is
This is an officially recognized club activity at International Christian University in Mitaka, Tokyo.
In addition to performances both on and off campus, we have also given performances and workshops overseas in countries such as the United States and the Philippines.
Since 1990, not only active members,
International students, alumni, and faculty members engage in creative activities through the shared experience of playing Japanese drums.
History
1991: Students and faculty members begin activities 1992: Founded Kobushi* Participated in the International Christian University CMS Orchestra's US concert tour Founded the Japanese Taiko Club 1993: Kobushi Live "Tamagen" at ICU Became an official university club, the International Christian University Japanese Taiko Club 1994: Kobushi Live "Hekiten" at ICU 1995: Performed at the Fringe of the Earth Celebration '95 International Arts Festival in Sado 1996: American performance "Kaze Matsuri" 1997: Spring performance "In the middle of this star" at Mitaka City Arts Center Hoshi no Hall 1998: Graduation performance "Shukusai" and Spring performance "Gura" at ICU 1999: Graduation project "Yamawarau" at Hachioji University Seminar House 2000 Philippines performance "Hanabi" ICU 50th Anniversary Sponsorship Project, Wadaiko 10th Anniversary "Rakutenki" at ICU 2001 Spring performance "Akashi" at Nakano ZERO Small Hall 2002 Performance "SOUL!" at ICU 2004 Spring performance "Michi" at Mitaka City Public Hall 2005 Spring performance "Wawon" at Kichijoji Zenshinza Theater 2006 Spring performance "Banyuonryoku" at Hachioji City Arts and Culture Center Icho Hall 2007 Spring performance "Masshigura" at ICU 2008 Concert "Taiko Weather" at Higashiyamato City 6th Elementary School, Mitaka City 2nd Junior High School, ICU 2009 Charity performance "One Step, New Step" at Kichijoji Zenshinza Theater 2010 Spring performance: "As long as there is a drum" at Zenshinza Theater, Kichijoji 20th anniversary performance: "Song of Life - Rhythms on Earth" at Asakusa Public Hall 2011 Spring performance: "Tsukousa" at Zenshinza Theater, Kichijoji *Performance canceled due to the Great East Japan Earthquake 2012 Spring performance: "Seven and Twisting - For Learning Opportunities for Children in the Great East Japan Earthquake" at Asakusa Public Hall 2013 Spring performance: "Otoha" at Asakusa Public Hall 2014 Spring performance: "That Sound" at Mitaka City Public Hall 2015 Spring performance: "Tsumugu" at KOTORI Hall 2016 Spring performance: "Tengen no Mutaki - Joyful Noise" at ICU 2017 Spring performance: "The Power of Living" at National Olympics Memorial Youth Center 2018 Spring Performance "That's why now," at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center 2019 Spring Performance "Live!" at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center 2020 Spring Performance "Hare no chi hare," at Mitaka City Public Hall *Performance canceled due to COVID-19 countermeasures 2021 Spring Performance "Must, open," at Kotori Hall *Performance canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 2022 Spring Performance "Kyouen," at video streaming due to the spread of COVID-19 50th Japanese Headache Society All-Member Reception Japanese Drum Performance at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Annex Tower 2023 Spring Performance "Thoughts, Brilliant," at Mitaka City Public Hall 2023 International Physics Olympiad 53rd Japan Tournament Japanese Drum Performance at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center 2024 Spring performance "Kasaneiro" at the ICU Diffendorfer Memorial Hall East Wing Auditorium *We also hold performances and workshops at the ICU Festival every fall and in various regions. *Tsuzumi Bushi is a research group made up of ICU faculty and alumni whose purpose is creative and educational activities using Japanese drums.