Peaceful Forest, a family taiko ensemble led by award-winning taiko artist Takumi Kato, is touring the Northeastern U.S., bringing the energy and excitement of Japanese taiko to schools and communities across the region.

Takumi Kato is a world champion taiko drummer from Japan who performs alongside his three children. Together, they aim to deliver 1,000 performances across all 50 states, a mission they began in October 2022 to promote peace and harmony. As of September 2026, they have completed over 780 performances across 46 states, bringing them closer to their ambitious goal.

Featuring powerful rhythms, dynamic energy, and deep tradition, the performance will showcase authentic Japanese drumming and offer audiences a unique opportunity to connect directly with the artists. 

For more information about the group, visit https://peacefulforest.org/.

Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Sykes Free Concert Series at the Collis Center for Student Involvement, the Japan Foundation (New York), and the Dartmouth Japan Society (DJS), the Department of Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages (ASCL) and Northeast Council of Teachers of Japanese (NECTJ).