Learn taiko drumming with Pittsburgh Taiko!
On Sunday mornings starting October 19, Pittsburgh Taiko will hold a four-week introductory class. This class is for people who are interested in joining our performing group or anyone who wants to just give taiko a try.
Taiko combines energetic hits with calm focus, balances group unity with individual expression, and requires both power and subtlety.
Each class is from 10 to 11:30 AM at our studio in Bellevue.
Dates for the four-week course:
No experience is necessary! If you recently took one of our workshops, this will be a more in-depth study of some of the topics we introduced there.
These classes are designed for adults and older kids (high school or older). Discounted rates are available for full-time students and JASP members.
Note that our studio is a masked space, and unfortunately it is not accessible to folks who can't climb stairs.
Please read the FAQ information at pittsburghtaiko.com/classes before registering.
Please join us on November 11 for an evening of networking with colleagues that have an interest in business, culture, and life in Japan!
Your ticket or sponsorship will give you access to fabulous silent auction prizes, delicious food, and a keynote presentation by Hiroshi Ono.
Mr. Ono is Managing Executive Officer with Nippon Steel Corporation, and President and CEO with Nippon Steel North America, responsible for global business development in the Americas.
He joined Nippon Steel in 1989 and has held a wide range of jobs with the company, including marketing and strategic planning of global business developments. Mr. Ono received a B.A. in Economics from Kyushu University and an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
2025 Sponsorship Information [PDF]
Title Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Friend Sponsor
VIP Reception Sponsor
Unable to attend the event and want to make a donation?
Consider sponsoring a half or full table of students. The JASP will match the seats with student members. Please contact us for more information.
This competition is designed for high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the tristate area studying Japanese language. Japanese language students of all levels and students who are involved in Japan-related cultural activities, are able to compete against other area students in speech or poster activities. Non-language students are eligible to compete in the poster contest. Each year over 80 students participate. There will be lots of fun Japan-related activities for participating students and parents.
Students who compete in speech levels are required to write and memorize a speech on the chosen topic for the contest. Winners receive prizes and trophies! Please visit the contest page for more information.
2026 Themes:
Beginner Level: Self-Introduction All Other Levels: 祭り (Festivals)
Japanese language teachers or students studying Japanese in high school should contact the JASP office at 412-856-8608 or email Katsuko Shellhammer to learn more about the competition. The contest is held in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Museum of Art.
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The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
PHONE: 412-856-8608
EMAIL: jasp@japansocietypa.org
