An award winner Japanese Drums Group, recognized all over the Globe
Having performed in over 20 countries across the globe, Japan Marvelous Drummers’ eight performers use the traditional instruments of Japan including drums of all sizes, the Koto harp, bamboo flutes and clarinet to create a truly unique show. Combining the power of these instruments with dance, humour and beauty, this intense rhythmic show has the power to change the way you think about Japan forever.
Originally performing under the name of Kawasuji Daiko, Japan Marvelous Drummers have performed in more than 20 countries including the United States, India, Taiwan, Brazil and Korea.
Using the traditional instruments of Japan, including Japanese Drums, Koto (Japanese Harp), Shinobue (Japanese bamboo flute), Shakuhachi (Japanese Clarinet) and others, Japan Marvelous combines an exploration of the maximum potential of their instruments with a respect for the traditions of Japanese drumming to create something truly unique.
The leader of the group, Masaru Nishiguchi, wrote and performed in the “Hotto Motto” commercial which was broadcast all over Japan for four consecutive years.
When Japan Marvelous was founded in 2009 they performed in one of the most important Enka festivals in Japan - the Enka Dream Festival alongside some of the biggest artists in Japan such as Samuro Kitajima, Takashi Hosokawa, Mitsuko Nakamura, and others.
Also between 2011 and 2012 and again from 2012 to 2013 Japan Marvelous performed at Holland’s largest resort and theme park - Huis Ten Bosh, where they performed 187 times over a 43 day run.
A documentary about Japan Marvelous Drummers filmed by TV Tokyo/TV Q and broadcast in March of 2012 won the award for Excellence in Documentary in Japan.
In 2014 featuring a cast of only 8 musicians, the show fuses traditional Japanese music with high energy movement, bringing a taste of Japan to the stage, got 3 five stars review in the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and got the honor to perform in the BBC show at the last week of the festival.
In 2015 performed once again in Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing the live BBC show at the first day of the festival, called BBC Breakfast, receiving more 5 stars reviews, received the great honor to perform for the party for the most important people in Edinburgh, including the Japanese Consul and the Minister of Scotland. And had the great Honor of to be the only Japanese Group that the Ambassador of Japan, came to see in the 2015 festival.
Also in 2015 had the honor to be the first Japanese group to receive the “Three Weeks Editors’Award”( http://www.threeweeks.co.uk/awards2015/ ).
In January of 2016 had the South America and Brazilian Tour, and February will go to Hong Kong to perform in the Chinese new year’s event, in March will have a 9 concert tour in the south of Japan.
2014 - "This musical extravaganza displays phenomenal strength, co-ordination and stamina. A true spectacle of Japanese music." ★★★★★ Three Weeks
"Intense, engrossing and mesmerising"
★★★★★ Zurika.com
2015 - "Engrossing and rhythmically intoxicating"
★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
"Explosion of raw Power"
★★★★★ Three Weeks
"Dramatic and Beautiful"
★★★★★ Female Arts
Three Weeks Editors' Award 2015 winner
http://www.threeweeks.co.uk/awards2015/
Masaru Nishiguchi
Being inspired by his father, started Taiko in the age of 8.
As a Taiko Performer, performed with Shamisen Musicians, Shakuhachi Musicians, Pianists, Drummers, and movie creators. Having Sessions with every artist. Writing all the music and directing all the Japan Marvelous stages.
Also wrote and Performed, since 2009, for four years in the Hotto Motto Commercial.
Being Japanese Drums, taiko, teacher in the taiko school, he also artistic director and stage manager of Japan Marvelous Drummers.
Since he was very young, until now, he stills performing as Japan Marvelous Drummers leader all around the world.
Members
Ryohei Kayashima
March 26th
Fukuoka - Japan
Aya Mukai
December 11th
Fukuoka - Japan
Risa Yoshida
October 31st
Fukuoka - Japan
Andy Sonoda
March 26th
Londrina - Brazil
Trainees - Junior Members
・Daiki Tsujimura
・Michinari Kawasaki
・Hiroya Hamaguchi
・Ryo Hayashi
・Miku Takikita
・Akari Kawahara
・Nahoko Eguchi
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Kawasujidaiko Was founded
Having Mr. Oda as the successor kawasujidaiko arts preservation society started activities
Had perfomances in 11 places during the Rose festival on the state of Oregon
Performed at the Flowers Festival in Bangalore, India. By the presence of Sai Baba.
Performed in New York at 9/11 memorial
Wrote and performed the Opening to the 49th Asian, Pacific Ocean Movie Festival
Performed at the 19th Fukuoka’s Culture festival, By the presence of Japan’s Prince Naruhito
First Brazil Tour, all tickets sold out at the 4 Places, with an audience of more than 4500 people
Performed at the Plum Tree Festival in Nankin, China
Performed 9th Japan Taiko charity concert, by the presence of Princess Sayako
Second Brazil Tour
Korea Performance
Taiwan Performance
Performed at Swarofski Hall in Austria
Performed at the Chanwon dance School in Chanwon city, Korea
Third Brazil Tour
Fourth Brazil Tour
Japan Marvelous was founded
Fifth Brazil Tour
Performed at the “Enka Yume Matsuri”festival, co-starring with the biggest Enka artists in Japan
Japan Marvelous First Tour in 3 places of Fukuoka, with an audience of more then 300o people
Wrote and Performed in the Japan Hotto Motto commercial
Sixth Brazil Tour
Played in the Arinamin V radio commercial
Performed in the Japan Hotto Motto commercial）second year
Performed at the Green Land Resort Fireworks Show, in a collaboration with the fireworks
Diner Show in the city of Goshogawara at the province of Aomori
Japan Marvelous Concert vol. 2 in Kyoto
Performed at Lexus Fukuoka 5 Years anniversary, as a Main Guest
Seventh Brazil Your
With great success, Performed at Kaho Gekijo in the The beauty an the japanese technique
Performed at 750 year anniversary of Temple n Kyoto
Performed in Kyoto Silk Hall, the Greatest Capacity Vol 2 Concert
Performed in the Japan Hotto Motto commercial Third Year
Long Run Performance at the theme park Huis Ten Bosch from november 3rd to 13th
Performed with the Fireworks at the Huis Ten Bosch countdown Show starting the year of 2012
Eight Brazil tour
Had great success at the Theme Park, Huis Ten Bocsh long run from February 18th to 26th
Had the third long run performance at the theme park Huis Ten Bosh
Had the Hibikiza vc Japan Marvelous〜OTODAMA〜2012 concert in the Kaho Gekijou Hall
Performed in the Japan Hotto Motto commercial Fourth Year
Had the〜OTODAMA 2012 Kyoto Concert, all tickets Sold Out
Had the longest Long Run At the Theme Park Huis Ten Bosch from December 31st, countdown, to February 12
Had the Ichida Kyomei 2013 Concert, with great success
Performed with the Fireworks at the Huis Ten Bosch countdown Show starting the year of 2012
Nineth Brazil Tour
Performed as a Guest in the state of Hawaii, U.S.A. in Honolulu Festival.
Performed as a guest with the Fireworks at the Huis Ten Bosch theme Park.
Had the Shunma no Gotoku - The Running Horse 2014 Concert, with great success
Performed a long run concert in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 in Scotland, UK
Received 5 stars reviews and was chosen to perform the BBC show Edinburgh Night with Sue Perkins.
Japan Marvelous Drummers Concert "Kei No Michi- Endless Road" 2016 Kyoto
Japan Marvelous Drummers 10th Brazilian Tour
Japan Marvelous Drummers Hawai
Japan Marvelous Drummers Concert "Kei No Michi- Endless Road" 2016 Fukuoka
Perofomed at Fukuoka Yahoo Dome for 200.000 people during Taka no Saiten Festival
Performed a long run concert in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 in Scotland, UK
Received 5 stars reviews and was chosen to perform the BBC morning show BBC Breakfast,
first and only japanese group to receive the "ThreeWeeks Editors'Award 2015"
Japan Marvelous Drummers 11th Brazilian Tour
Hong Kong performancer in Chinese New Years Event
Japan Marvelous Drummers first Kyushu tour - Shin Pu ~ New Wind - 2016
All sold out with an audience of more than 10.000 people
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