The Tokyo Traveler

Have you heard the resounding sound of taiko drumming live?  It is hard to tear your eyes from the athletic drummers as the beat their instruments to create a soulful sound that is reminiscent of a religious chant or a battle cry and is something that you won’t soon forget. 
On September 27th & 28th, world renowned taiko drummer Eitetsu Hayashi will perform at the National Theater of Japan.  A student of taiko music and traditions for over 35 years he has performed throughout Japan and the world, including North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and Latin America.  He has …read more

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Toto Norenkai is an association of shops and businesses that have been in operation in Tokyo, formerly know as Edo, for over 100 years and three generations. In Japanese the single word “Toto” captures the essence of both old Edo and modern-day Tokyo, and “noren” refers to the traditional curtain-like sign that is hung over the doorway to announce the name of the shop and that it is open for business, while “kai” means “club” or “association”.
Established in 1951, as a way to preserve the traditions of old Edo while promoting their business to an evolving clientele that was …read more

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