Togen Daiko was formed April 1996 at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple in California with only a handful of people and has now grown to a group of 17 members diverse in cultural background and age. Our style is Japanese American Buddhist taiko that emphasizes group harmony and shared development. Our pieces are group-composed and shaped by Artistic Director Bruce Arikawa, a past member of Los Angeles' Kinnara Taiko, who joined the group January 1997 and took over the teaching responsibility.
On November 5, 2016 Togen Daiko celebrated it's 20th Anniversary with a concert for the community. We Thank You for making it a successful event. We Thank our sponsors, our donors, our nonprofit collaborators and most especially our loyal community.
We look forward to continue our growth and celebration in sharing this tradition.
