OMSI is playing Kubo movie again at Portland’s Empirical Theater, this immersive event pairs the stunning stop-motion adventure Kubo and the Two Strings with a curated tray of bite-sized snacks that sync with key moments in the film.Before the screening begins, guests will be treated to a live showcase of the shamisen by Yumi and Jin on the first night (7/16). Shamisen is the traditional Japanese three-stringed instrument that plays a magical role in the movie. In Kubo and the Two Strings, Kubo uses his shamisen not only to tell stories but to animate origami and summon powerful forces—his music literally brings paper to life. It’s a beautiful blend of folklore and fantasy, rooted in real musical tradition.

Takohachi Select Team will perform for the Japan-themed annual golf tournament.

Takohachi Select Team will promote Japanese Culture through their music performance.

7/11 (Fri) 360 Arts Camp by Cognizart is Portland’s vibrant summer celebration of creativity, culture, and collaboration! Hosted at the World Forestry Center in July 2025. On select Fridays, campers experience live performances and hands-on workshops led by multicultural guest artists. This year, our youth artists, Calvin and Jin will join as special guests to present a showcase of traditional Japanese instruments and lead an interactive workshop where campers can explore the sounds and stories behind each instrument.

Sunday, July 6, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15 and 11:45 am – 12:15 pm.

Two shows for celebrating TANABATA, star festival.

Tanabata story, music, dance, and more!

Bridge the misconceptions that sake and wasabi can only be paired with Japanese food. Showcase both products versatility through food, art, people, Oregon, and music! Takohachi Q/Select team will perform 1:15pm-1:45pm!

Happy National Trails Day! Takohachi will be back to perform during the annual event, Big Paddle, by City of Ridgefield! On water and off water activities, including open paddling, vendor market, food vendors, beer garden, games, and more.

MAIDO MIND - the musical duo of Yumi Torimaru, multi-instrumentalist and director of TAKOHACHI/Kotori Kai Shamisen school, and Nozomi Imade, pianist and vocalist from Nozomi Music School based in Sherwood, OR - consistently charm and entrance audiences with their wide variety of selections with Shinobue Bamboo Flute and Piano/ Voice.

Canon and Senbonzakura will be played by Maido Mind (Yumi&Nozomi) and Jin Nakajima. from 4pm

Nozomi Music School Student Recital is from 2pm~ (Doors open at 1pm)

Takohachi is co-organized Cultural Immersion Saturday: Japan at Lan Su Chinese Garden!

With our performance, there are workshop: origami session and shuji experience.

11:00am~ Takohachi Performance

1:00pm~ Kotori Kai Shamisen

3:00pm~ Maido Mind

3:30pm~ the World Fusion

MAIDO MIND - the musical duo of Yumi Torimaru, multi-instrumentalist and director of TAKOHACHI/Kotori Kai Shamisen school, and Nozomi Imade, pianist and vocalist from Nozomi Music School based in Sherwood, OR - consistently charm and entrance audiences with their wide variety of selections with Shinobue Bamboo Flute and Piano/ Voice.

Cultural kickback festival celebrating Asian heritage month and Jewish heritage month at Grant High School! Takohachi young team, Takohachi Z, will perform from around 4:30pm. This is outside event and open to public.

*There is possibility of canceling this performance if it rains.

We are proud to present a special trio of our youth members who have been selected to perform at the 31st Portland Young Artists Debut! They will perform a special concert and showcase with other winners of talented youth artists from 7:30pm Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton!

*Photo credit Lloyd Lemmermann

Celebrated every year in May by APANO, to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Month, Voices of Change is APANO's annual fundraiser to sustain their organization to continue uplifting the change-making leaders in their communities. This year’s theme for Voices of Change, “Building Bright Futures,” reflects our unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for all.

Lan Su Chinese garden is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month starting from May 3rd.

Takohachi performance will be held from 4:00pm-4:20pm!

Celebrate the return of spring and the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms with select members of Takohachi at Clark College. Our show will be outside, weather permitting. (If it's inclement, it will move inside.)

Schnitzer Mezzanine’s Lobby, Portland 

We are proud to present a special trio of our youth members who have been selected to perform at the 31st Portland Young Artists Debut! Concert & Showcase in May. (See the article in the April Newsletter (on the News tab) for more info!) They will perform a special pre-concert treat for symphony goers that evening with other winners of talented youth artists.

*Photo credit Lloyd Lemmermann

MAIDO MIND - the musical duo of Yumi Torimaru, multi-instrumentalist and director of TAKOHACHI/Kotori Kai Shamisen school, and Nozomi Imade, pianist and vocalist from Nozomi Music School based in Sherwood, OR - consistently charm and entrance audiences with their wide variety of selections with Shinobue Bamboo Flute and Piano/ Voice.

Celebrate the return of sakura (cherry blossoms) with TAKOHACHI’s return to Willamette University’s annual festival. This very family friendly festival also has many kids’ activities and delicious treats. (This is an indoor show.)

Takohachi will once again open the annual Judo Tournament hosted by Obukan Judo, captivating everyone with powerful Taiko drum performances that create an exciting atmosphere for this special day, which they've been preparing for with great discipline for many days.

Details TBD

This event is not open to the public. To bring different cultures to our school for children to learn.

MAIDO MIND is a musical duo featuring Yumi Torimaru, stellar multi-instrumentalist and director of TAKOHACHI/Kotori Kai Shamisen school, and Nozomi Imade, a remarkable pianist and vocalist from Nozomi Music School based in Sherwood, Oregon. MAIDO MIND consistently brings a vast variety of selections to their performances; everything from old to new, traditional to contemporary, classic to avant garde, and everything in between. Each show provides an entrancing, magical experience.

Takohachi’s Select Team will perform twice at 10:45 -11:15 am and 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Hina Matsuri, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness, growth, and good health of girls. In Japan, families with daughters mark the festival by displaying intricately crafted hina dolls dressed in ornate costumes several days before the festival. Visitors can view and take photos with a traditional display of hina dolls that were generously donated by the Dozono Family. Located in the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, the 5-tiered display represents the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court.

Please see Portland Japanese Garden’s website for the details.

This event is not open to the public. Westridge Elementary School Heritage Event

MAIDO MIND is a musical duo featuring Yumi Torimaru, stellar multi-instrumentalist and director of TAKOHACHI/Kotori Kai Shamisen school, and Nozomi Imade, a remarkable pianist and vocalist from Nozomi Music School based in Sherwood, Oregon. MAIDO MIND consistently brings a vast variety of selections to their performances; everything from old to new, traditional to contemporary, classic to avant garde, and everything in between. Each show provides an entrancing, magical experience.

Red Shoe Productions celebrate New Year 2025 at Washington Square Mall. Community Cultural Performance!

Provide Japanese cultural experience to the community. Richmond Elementary School PTA provides for the community to experience Japanese culture through mochi sales, Taiko performances, Mochi pounding experiences, and more to the families who are in the Japanese immersion program.

Open to the Public.

MAIDO MIND is a musical duo featuring Yumi Torimaru, stellar multi-instrumentalist and director of TAKOHACHI/Kotori Kai Shamisen school, and Nozomi Imade, a remarkable pianist and vocalist from Nozomi Music School based in Sherwood, Oregon. MAIDO MIND consistently brings a vast variety of selections to their performances; everything from old to new, traditional to contemporary, classic to avant garde, and everything in between. Each show provides an entrancing, magical experience.

TAKOHACHI virtually joins Ichida Sai in Osaka again! Their concert hall has a huge monitors on backwall. We will be appearing on the monitors.