Hokuryu Taiko (Hokuryu Town) participates in the "7th Wadaiko De Itsu! in Fukagawa"! A powerful performance of Kitasorachi Wadaiko that resonates with the pulse of life

Tuesday, July 9, 2025

On Sunday, June 29th, the 7th Wadaiko De Itsu! in Fukagawa was held in Fukagawa City. Five groups from Kita Sorachi, including Hokuryu Taiko, gave a powerful performance that enchanted the audience. The Kita Sorachi Marche, which was held at the same time, was also a great success, and a new baked donut product, Himawaring, was also introduced. It was a heartwarming event filled with the powerful sounds of Wadaiko and the charm of the region.

The 7th Wadaiko! in Fukagawa

On Sunday, June 29th, from 2pm, the Wadaiko Day Executive Committee hosted the 7th Wadaiko Day! in Fukagawa at the Mirai Cultural Exchange Hall in Fukagawa. Five groups performed, including Hokuryu Taiko.

The 7th Wadaiko! in Fukagawa
The 7th Wadaiko! in Fukagawa
Fukagawa City Cultural Exchange Hall Mi-rai
Fukagawa City Cultural Exchange Hall Mi-rai

Venue

Even before the show started, the hall was filled with a large number of customers, and the venue was filled with excitement.

Customers lining up before the start
Customers lining up before the start

A Japanese drum group from Kita-Sorachi and guests perform together

Participating Organizations

  • Uryu Town Shokanrenzan Taiko Preservation Society
  • Imobeushi Golden Drum
  • dragon boat (long 22-person canoe used for racing)
  • Numata Yotaka Taiko
  • Otoe Irumu Taiko (Fukagawa)

Also, professional Japanese drum and Shinobue player Ten Takagi appeared as a guest and performed a collaborative piece.

Passionate performance by Hokuryu Taiko

Kitaryu Taiko was the fourth to perform and performed two songs, "FUN" and "Himawari."

Kitaryu Taiko was the fourth to perform, filling the venue with their dynamic and heroic music.

Precautions before the show begins
Precautions before the show begins

joint performance

The opening began in style with a joint performance by the participating groups of "JAMBO! Fukagawa."

joint performance
joint performance

Passionate performance by Hokuryu Taiko

Kitaryu Taiko was the fourth to perform and performed two songs, "FUN" and "Himawari."

Greetings from Representative Nakamura

Before the performance, a greeting was given by Kitaryu Taiko representative Nakamura Hiroyo.

Dynamic sound

Bathed in glittering lights, the venue was filled with dynamic, heroic music.

Greetings from Representative Nakamura
Greetings from Representative Nakamura
Bathed in glittering lights...
Bathed in glittering lights...
A vibrant resonance!
A vibrant resonance!
Let your heroic heart beat!
Let your heroic heart beat!

The simultaneously held "Kita Sorachi Marche" was also a huge success

The Kita Sorachi Marche will be held simultaneously in the lobby, with stalls set up by the Kurosengoku Business Cooperative (Kurosengoku soybean products) and the Akarui Farming NPO (RICH Workshop freshly baked bread)!

Kuro Sengoku Business Cooperative

Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Opening
Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Opening
Kurosengoku soybean products
Kurosengoku soybean products

Loveling's second baked donut, Himawaring, is now on sale!

Shaped like a sunflower, the white and dark chocolate are topped with sunflower seeds!

A deliciously soft and fluffy baked donut!

Himawari Ring is also now available!!!
Himawari Ring is also now available!!!

Rich Kobo (Akarui Farming NPO)

There was also a lot of bread from Rich Kobo (Akarui Farming, a nonprofit organization) on display.

Rich Kobo bread!
Rich Kobo bread!
A wide variety of delicious breads!
A wide variety of delicious breads!

List of Marche Exhibitors

In addition, the following stores also opened:

  • Fukagawa Oil Industry Co., Ltd. (Rice oil, potato chips)
  • Machizukuri Numata Co., Ltd. (Tomato juice)
  • Moseiushi Promotion Corporation Ltd. (Genghis Khan)
  • Peponi (vegetable puffed snacks)
  • Uetsugu Diner Kitchen Car
Fukagawa Oil Industry Co., Ltd. (Rice oil, potato chips)
Fukagawa Oil Industry Co., Ltd. (Rice oil, potato chips)
Moseiushi Promotion Corporation Ltd. (Genghis Khan)
Moseiushi Promotion Corporation Ltd. (Genghis Khan)
Uetsugu Diner Kitchen Car
Uetsugu Diner Kitchen Car

The powerful Kitasora Tomokazu Taiko performance resonates with the pulse of life, and is filled with boundless love, gratitude, and prayer.

With gratitude for the wonderful performance of Kitasora Tomokazu Taiko...
With gratitude for the wonderful performance of Kitasora Tomokazu Taiko...

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