Tours

Soba is a type of traditional Japanese noodle made from buckwheat, that has been enjoyed in Japan since the Edo period. In this experience, you’ll first learn how to make traditional Japanese soba from a friendly local, before eating it together and then participating in a Taiko workshop.

This workshop takes place on Sado Island, in Niigata Prefecture which is home to the world-famous Taiko group “Kodo Taiko”. In Japanese, the group’s name, “Kodo”carries two meanings: “heartbeat” as the beat of the heart is the source of all rhythm, and “children of the drum” which reflects the desire of the group to play the drum with the simple joy of a child.

While at first glance, soba noodles and taiko drums seem to have nothing in common, we hope that through this program, participants can realize that the simple luxuries in life such as food and music that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of nationality, language, religion, or gender, is ultimately what brings us all together as people.