This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In the hazy mid-morning sun, dappled light dances across the dank woodland soil as the tips of gangly black pines sway gently in the ...

In the Japanese language, the word " Kodo" has two meanings. It can mean "heartbeat" — the fundamental source of all rhythm. However, the characters used for the group's name have a different meaning, ...

The drum is often considered the first human instrument. But in the hands of the performers of Kodo, drums are not primitive but powerful — emotionally expressive and even spiritual. The large ...

Tucking into our tofu hotpot at the end of our first day’s hike, our host started to play music. His three-stringed instrument, the sanshin, resembles a banjo, except that its body is covered in ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An internationally-renowned taiko performing arts ensemble is drumming its way from Japan to Bloomington soon. On Feb. 21, Kodo is bringing heart, history and high-energy taiko ...

In its latest creation, Warabe, famed taiko troupe Kodo explores the most basic and authentic of musical impulses, the "desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child." The living bearers ...

Internationally renowned taiko performing arts ensemble KODO is ready to drum its way from Japan to North America in 2025 – bringing heart, history, and high-energy taiko drumming to more than 30 ...

Explore Japanese Traditional Incense and the Art of Kodo in this insider look into the craftsmanship of Yoshimi Higuchi.

A performance by Kodo, Japan’s most celebrated taiko drumming ensemble, is a rare treat: part athletic feat, part artistic sensation, and an all-around electrifying experience. Created by Kodo’s ...

Kodo members Mitsuru Ishizuka and Taiyo Onoda will bring their skill and energy to the outdoor stage at The Playtrail, offering a world-class taiko. Known for their dedication to the centuries-old ...