Chizuko Endo and Kenny Endo
Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP), a school of traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, was established in 1994 by Kenny and Chizuko Endo to preserve traditional Japanese drumming and to create new music for taiko. TCP offers classes in taiko drumming to the general public year round for all ages and all skill levels. Since its inception, thousands of children and adults have studied kumidaiko, or ensemble drumming, at Taiko Center of the Pacific. Students learn basic form, technique, practice pieces, and cultural customs associated with the art form. TCP is proud of its highly qualified instructors with Kenny Endo serving as Artistic Director.
In 2025, Taiko Center of the Pacific will celebrate its 31st year and Artistic Director Kenny Endo will celebrate his 50th year of taiko drumming. Celebrations are planned for the week of August 9-15. Plan to be here and help celebrate!
ARTIST III: Kenny Endo, Taiko Artist
Segment from the PBS Hawaii series, “Artist.” Produced and directed by Stuart Yamane.
In 2024, the Japan America Society of Hawaii honored Kenny and Chizuko Endo (Taiko Center of the Pacific) as well as Roy and Denise Yamaguchi (Roy’s Restaurants) with their presigious “Bridge Award”
In 2022, Kenny Endo was honored with the Hompa Hongwanji’s “Living Treasure of Hawaii” award.
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In 2017, Kenny and Chizuko Endo received the “Spirit of Aloha’ award by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
CANVAS REBEL article January 2025
Taiko Center of the Pacific 