Japan Creative Arts

Hello, Issaquah!
We are thrilled to announce that CHIKIRI & The School of TAIKO will be performing right here in town to bring the sounds of Japan! See you there! 🥰

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us and The Circle WA!

🕺 Performances representing China, the Philippines, India, Japan, the Pacific Islands, Pakistan, and more
🏆 Free raffle drawing for all registered attendees
🌸 Hands-on cultural activity stations
🥥 Delicious snacks

📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 2-4 p.m.
📍 Issaquah Community Center

Register: bit.ly/4uCsVMg

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on May 5th!
We are so grateful for your incredible support and generosity🥰

Even though the event main day is over, our fundraising continues!
You can still make a donation through May 31st as GIVE BIG! Every bit helps us reach our goal!😉
https://www.wagives.org/organization/Schooloftaiko

Today is the BIG day! 🌟
Give BIG is finally here!
https://www.wagives.org/organization/Schooloftaiko
Every gift—no matter the size—helps us continue our mission of bridging cultures and generations through the power of music.
Your support promotes community well-being through vibrant, experiential lifelong learning programs.

Let's create BIG change for our community together!

Give BIG starts TOMORROW! 🚀- already open the site!
https://www.wagives.org/organization/Schooloftaiko

Yesterday, we wondered who our first donor would be... and we have our very first donation, and it feels amazing to start with such great energy. Thank you so much for the support!

Who’s joining us next?
Let’s make a difference by the power of Music, Arts and Culture together!

It's time to GIVE BIG! 🚀
Who will be our first donor? 🙋‍♂️ Help us kick off our Give Big campaign with a bang! Be the one to start the momentum today!😉
https://www.wagives.org/organization/Schooloftaiko

🌸 Performance Information 🌸
We are excited to announce that CHIKIRI & The School of TAIKO will be performing at the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival!
📍 Location: Seattle Center/Armory Stage
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, April 12, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

This year’s performance features an incredible cast of over 50 performers! You might even catch a glimpse of some songs from 'MOMOTARO'—created by Ringtaro Tateishi and performed with Pacific Northwest Ballet! ✨
See you all there!🥰

So excited to see our performance featured in The Seattle Times! Check out the article below to learn more about our "MOMOTARO" program. 📰✨

MOMOTAROについての記事がシアトルタイムズに掲載されております。
”太鼓の学校’の演奏についても触れていただいております。ぜひ、ご一読ください。

Jessica Lang's "Momotaro," premiering at Pacific Northwest Ballet this month, is quite unusual — a world premiere for student dancers created by a lauded choreographer in high demand. https://ebx.sh/2jOtgm

Big news!! 🍑 20% OFF Discount link below!

We are thrilled to announce that we’re performing in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s world premiere program of "MOMOTARO"!
Experience a powerful fusion of traditional Taiko and classical Ballet at Seattle’s premier venue, McCaw Hall.
This special collaboration features our youth ensemble performing original Taiko compositions by our Artistic Director, Ringtaro Tateishi.
This one-hour, family-friendly production is the perfect introduction to the arts for all ages!

🍑バレエ×和太鼓の『桃太郎』🍑
パシフィック・ノースウェスト・バレエ（PNB）にて「桃太郎」が太鼓の音と共に世界初演♬
私たち”太鼓の学校’の代表である立石鈴太郎が作曲したオリジナル楽曲がユース・アンサンブルの演奏で登場します♬
1時間のファミリー向け公演なので、お子様のバレエ・太鼓デビューにもぴったりです！
チケットが割引になるプロモコードは下記をご覧ください！

Performance Schedule:
📍 Venue: McCaw Hall (Seattle Center)
• Sat, March 21, 2026 – 11:30 AM
• Sat, March 28, 2026 – 12:30 PM (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
• Sat, March 28, 2026 – 3:30 PM

🎟 Get Your Tickets Today!
Use our special promo code to save 20% OFF your adult tickets! Youth tickets for ages 14 & under are automatically 50% off!!
🔗 Discount Ticket Link:
https://order.pnb.org/events?premove=y&k=family&promo=Taiko
✨ Promo Code: Taiko

Don’t miss this historic world premiere!
See you at McCaw Hall!

Are you ready for Momotaro? 🍑

This March, PNB is premiering Momotaro (The Peach Boy), a brand-new ballet from Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa based on the classic Japanese folk tale! We’ve gathered Momotaro-related media to help you make the most of this exciting world premiere. Check out the PNB Blog for our recommendations on what to read, watch, listen to, and cook >> https://bit.ly/MomotaroMedia.

Tickets for Momotaro start at $21.50 >> https://bit.ly/MomotaroBallet

📸: PNB School students as Momotaro, Lindsay Thomas Photography.

Big news!!
We're performing in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s world premiere program of "MOMOTARO"!

Featuring our youth ensemble and original Taiko compositions by our Artistic Director Ringtaro Tateishi, this is a collaboration you won't want to miss. Experience the fusion of Taiko and Ballet at the Northwest’s premier venue, McCaw Hall, Seattle Center!


Venue: McCaw Hall (Seattle Center)
Dates:
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 12:30 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 3:30 PM

Get your tickets on the PNB website today!
https://www.pnb.org/season/momotaro/
* The Image of below: Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Ballet