EDUCATION
TAIKO NONNO — Taiko School
TAIKO NONNO is a taiko school founded by Wadaiko ZINKA in 2019 to give back to the local community. "Nonno" means "flower" in the Ainu language — each petal has its own character, and together they become one flower.
Free trial lessons
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Classes
Okko class
Ages 3–5
Mon 18:20–19:20
A fun first encounter with taiko, playing along to music.
Ao-oni class
Beginners
Mon 19:20–20:20
Etiquette, grip, posture and stance from the basics.
Aka-oni class
Intermediate
Mon or Wed 18:20–19:20
Ensemble work with set drums, okedo and percussion.
Enma class
Advanced
Mon or Wed 19:20–20:20
Technique for solo performance.
Private lessons
Sapporo
By arrangement
One-on-one lessons at a studio in Sapporo.
Venue: Aoba Elementary School gym, Noboribetsu (except private lessons). Please contact us for fees.
ACTIVITY
Activities & recitals
Regular lessons at Mominoki Kindergarten, composing and teaching for the "Oni Hanabi" fireworks at Jigokudani, and an annual recital.