Puna Taiko History
Winter Recital 2025
Collaborators and Instructors
General Taiko
Puna Taiko People #2
200

Who was the first instructor of Puna Taiko?

Reverend Earl Ikeda

200

Which song title loosely means "from here on"?

Korekara

200

What is the name of Sensei Mikey's taiko group?

Manoa Taiko

200

Which taiko group is credited as the first in the USA?

San Francisco Taiko Dojo

200

What is Kenji's real first name?

Ryan

400

Which song is the first "original" piece in the Puna Taiko repertoire?

Dai Ippo

400

Who composed "Tokidoki Panikku"?

Raenette Hernando

400

Which taiko group does Bella and Sofi's aunty play with in New York?

Soh Daiko

400

In which city was the very first N. American Taiko Conference held?

Los Angeles

400

What was Ranger Rick's job in Honolulu before retiring?

Police Officer

600

The very first Big Island Taiko Festival featured 4 groups - Puna, Kona Daifukuji, Taishoji and ______.

Hui Okinawa Kobudo Taiko
600

Daily Double (1 of 2)

How much will you wager?

600

Who did we initially learn shishi-mai (Lion Dance) technique from?

Kenny Endo

600

Which Tokyo quartet is credited as the developers of the naname stand (and style)?

Sukeroku Taiko

600

Where does Sharyse work for her day-job?

Green Point Nurseries

800

What's the first song that we learned from Sensei Mikey?

Mikoshi

800

"Expanding" is a signature piece of TaikoProject.  Which instructor taught it to Puna Taiko?

Bryan Yamami

800
Sensei Marco Lienhard is a frequent guest.  What is the name of his taiko group in New York?

Taikoza

800

Daily Double #2

How much will you wager?

800

What did Nathan receive for Secret Santa?

Potatos (and the condiments)

1000

The first roster of Puna Taiko is referred to as the O.G. - what does that stand for?

"Original Grandmas"
1000

The song title "Ei Ja Nai Ka" is purported to be a common phrase from the Japanese immigration era.  What does it mean?

"Isn't it great?"

1000

Who was Puna Taiko's most recent guest instructor?

Kaden Barba

1000

Who founded Hawaii Matsuri Taiko, the first taiko group in Hawaii? (She also composed "Kazan".)

Faye Komagata

1000

What online school does Emily B. attend?

Myron B Thompson Academy