Oct 30,2026 Published Oct 30,2026 Updated

The Japanese taiko drumming group '倭 -YAMATO-' to hold a New Year performance and the kickoff performance of their World Tour in Japan!

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倭-YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan is a taiko (traditional Japanese drumming) ensemble based in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture.
Founded in 1993, the group has performed over 5,000 shows in 55 countries, reaching more than 10 million audience members.
Known as "the taiko ensemble that travels the world," they are internationally acclaimed for their powerful, full-body performances featuring massive drums — including one measuring 2 meters in diameter, weighing 500 kilograms, and crafted from a 400-year-old tree.
Start 2027 by witnessing the breathtaking performances of YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan — a perfect blend of power, artistry, and humor!

There are two performances in this series.
The first is a New Year's show, offering a special program to kick off the new year in style.
The second is the send-off ceremony for their World Tour, held in Japan before the tour begins.

There's so much more to Japan than shopping and sightseeing!
Don't miss the chance to experience YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan live and make your trip to Japan truly unforgettable.


Tickets are now on sale at Tickets in Japan!


【New Year's Show】

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Time: Doors open 13:30
   Show starts 14:00
   Show ends 16:00
Venue: Kammaki Town Pegasus Hall (Nara Prefecture)
Access: 3241 Kammaki, Kammaki Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture
     Approximately 19 minutes by Nara Kotsu bus from JR Oji Station. Take a bus bound for Kammaki Deai, Hattori Memorial Hospital, or Kintetsu Gojodo via Apita, and get off at Kammaki Town Cultural Center.
     Approximately 15 minutes by Nara Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Gojodo Station. Take a bus bound for Oji Station or Oji via Apita, and get off at Kammaki Town Cultural Center.
     Pegasus Hall is located behind Kammaki Town Central Community Center. After getting off the bus, turn right, then turn left just before the slope.
Price: ¥8,000  Click here to purchase tickets


"魂響-TAMAYURA-" World Tour Kickoff Performance

Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Time: Doors open 13:30
   Show starts 14:00
   Show ends 16:00
Venue: Kammaki Town Pegasus Hall (Nara Prefecture)
Access: 3241 Kammaki, Kammaki Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture
     Approximately 19 minutes by Nara Kotsu bus from JR Oji Station. Take a bus bound for Kammaki Deai, Hattori Memorial Hospital, or Kintetsu Gojodo via Apita, and get off at Kammaki Town Cultural Center.
     Approximately 15 minutes by Nara Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Gojodo Station. Take a bus bound for Oji Station or Oji via Apita, and get off at Kammaki Town Cultural Center.
     Pegasus Hall is located behind Kammaki Town Central Community Center. After getting off the bus, turn right, then turn left just before the slope.
Price: ¥8,000  Click here to purchase tickets