TAKOHACHI & Kotori Kai Shamisen Present: 3rd Annual Japanese Music Recital

Join us for an evening of music, community, and giving back at our annual recital. We’re excited to welcome you on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the historic Clinton Street Theater in SE Portland—where the thunderous pulse of Taiko drums fused with the ethereal pluck of Shamisen strings, the breathy whispers of Shinobue flutes, and the rich harmonies of piano, an unforgettable East-meets-West musical journey. Enjoy our performance with suggested donations, explore our silent auction, and celebrate local businesses alongside TAKOHACHI and Maido Mind.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Location: Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR
• Doors Open: 2:45 PM Recital: 3:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Street parking only; arrive early to snag prime spots.

RSVP

Click “Get Tickets” and type in numbers of tickets in “General Admission” to reserve your spot. You can add donation by adding your donating amount in “Donation” option. We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of music and community!

FREE with suggested Donations

Enjoy complimentary entry and help sustain our future performances with a suggested donation:

• $10 – Students & Seniors
• $20 – General Admission
• $40 – Family Admission

Your ticket helps rent the historic Clinton Street Theater, maintain our Taiko drums, fund next year’s events, and provide Shamisen lessons and community outreach. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Taiko and Shamisen alive for generations to come!

Tickets are limited to 200 seats. Once all are made, ticket distribution will close. We encourage early reserving to ensure your spot. If you reserve ones and found not making it, please kindly email TakohachiTaiko@gmail.com to know about it.

Silent Auction & Raffle

• Silent auction opens at 2:45 PM—browse unique items generously donated by local businesses and supporters. All auction proceeds benefit our recital series.and cultural keepsakes
• Raffle tickets sold onsite; prize drawings at around 5 PM during the second set of the show.
• All proceeds support future recitals, scholarships, and outreach programs

Contributors Recognition

We gratefully acknowledge the generous individuals and organizations supporting our annual recital through silent auction and raffle contributions. Additional contributors and items will be added as they are confirmed. Stay tuned!

• Hachi: Japanese restaurant in downtown Portland
• Lan Su Chinese Garden
• LYC lyc23.com: Japanese Artisan Gifts and Haori on Portland NW 23rd
• OYATSUPAN Bakery: Japanese bakery in Beaverton
• Portland Japanese Garden
• SakeOne: Craft Sake brewery based in Oregon
• St. Cousair: Producer of Japanese gourmet food products in Newberg
• Yoshida Group: Producer of the famous Yoshida sauce, based in Portland

With gratitude to our collaborators: These partners helped make this recital possible; thank you for your support.

With deep appreciation to our FY2025 Funders, supporting sustainability, creativity, and cultural connection.