In the organizer's words:

Admission 19.00 hrs

----KOKUBU - THE DRUMS OF JAPAN present their new program: "INFINITY"

Breathtaking - Spiritual - Archaic - Athletic

Kokubu, one of the world's most famous taiko drum groups, is going on a major tour of Germany again in 2026 and, after their acclaimed tours in recent years, is setting new standards with their current show "Infinity".

With thunderous rhythms, breathtaking precision, impressive synchronicity and pure energy, Kokubu takes the audience into the soul of Japan. The perfect fusion of centuries-old tradition and thrilling modern performance. Every beat is a tremor, every movement a sensation.

The exceptional artists on the mighty taiko drums are not only virtuosos on their instruments, but also masters of staging, creating a magical atmosphere with spectacular choreography and impressive lighting effects.
KOKUBU is one of the best-known taiko drum groups in the world. With their impressive performance, Kokubu provides deep insights into Japanese culture. Their trademark is the perfect symbiosis of traditional craftsmanship and modern entertainment, which delights audiences of all ages. In addition to shakuhachi master Chiaki Toyama, the ensemble also includes Masamitsu Takasaki, world champion on the three-stringed plucked instrument tsugaru-shamisen, and Karin Toyama - vocals and koto. The show is given a special quality by a fascinating new element - the expressive dancer.

"When we play, we don't just want to be heard, we want to be felt - in the chest, in the heart, in the soul."
(Chiaki Toyama, ensemble leader & shakuhachi master)


"INFINITY" marks the beginning of a new era for KOKUBU - one that takes the audience on a fascinating journey into the depths of Japanese spirituality, rhythm and aesthetics. Powerful taiko drums that shake the ground, shimmering flute tones and an ensemble that performs with absolute precision and dedication make the new show an unforgettable experience for all the senses.


"Infinity" takes the audience on an exciting journey to the gods of Japan.
The most powerful of these is Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess.

She is worshipped in the sacred Ise Shrine - and her light is considered the source of all life force. It is this divine glow that runs like an energetic current through the new "INFINITY" program. The stories of the gods - handed down in the "Kojiki", Japan's oldest mythological work - form the core of the show. The KOKUBU ensemble brings these myths to life with pulsating rhythms, hypnotic dances and masterful music.

Delicate bamboo flutes and meditative moments transport you to another world - only to be interrupted in the next moment by thunderous taiko drums, whose rhythm becomes the language of the gods."

"INFINITY" is more than just a concert - it is a celebration of life.
Whether you are a connoisseur of Japanese culture or simply a lover of breathtaking live experiences: This show leaves no one untouched.

"I've never seen anything like it - it was like feeling the energy of the universe. Every beat went through your bones."
(Voice of the audience from Cologne, Tour 2025)

At the beginning of the new era, Kokubu and their long-standing partner MIRO LIVE are entering into a new cooperation with Seven.One Starwatch, the leading German media partner in the live entertainment sector. The subsidiary of ProSieben Sat1 Group supports the existing team to further increase the awareness of the taiko drum group and to promote the show with a wide reach.