May peace prevail on earth
TaikoPeace is a movement started to spread the kinetic energy, spiritual vibration, and pure joy of Japanese taiko drumming for positive social change and a peaceful world.
—PJ HIRABAYASHI, TaikoPeace Founder
Ei Ja Nai Ka
”Isn’t it Good?”
Ei Ja Nai Ka is PJ Hirabayashi’s joyous signature composition danced and drummed around the world. In 2021, Ei Ja Nai Ka celebrated it’s 25-year anniversary.
Share the Joy of TaikoPeace
Browse our Sharing page and you’ll find unique and artistic touchstones and wearables of TaikoPeace for you to purchase. Enjoy our selection of custom-designed items by local artists all infused with the spiraling energy of TaikoPeace.
Dear Taiko Community,
I’m writing to you as a friend, fellow taiko player, and human being who like you, continues to be awed and amazed on this wonderful road of life…
Read PJ’s letter and learn what one strike of a drum can emanate:
Infinite love. Infinite light. Infinite peace.
Bright word mandalas have become a TaikoPeace creative and meditative tool of infinite expression. Learn the meaning of bright word mandalas and how to make your own from TaikoPeace founder, PJ Hirabayashi. View the free instructional video any time.
Community Garden
Read original stories and blogs on the ripples of TaikoPeace throughout the global taiko community and beyond, unifying us through the incomparable experience of taiko.
Attend a TaikoPeace Happening
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