Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) is an arts and culture collective based in Southeast Michigan dedicated to sharing Taiko arts experiences through education and performances since 2009. Taiko, meaning “drum” in Japanese, is rooted in the ancestral wisdom and cultural history of Japanese music traditions. Today, it continues to grow as a global cultural arts movement that amplifies imagination, uplifts spirits, and builds community. Through the art of Taiko, GLTC members and supporters embody practices of collective care and creative connection in their communities as they drum, dance, and dream together.

This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669568

The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.

Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.