Japanese performing arts collective
The NAE Project brings together performers from across Canada to celebrate and share vibrant Japanese festival traditions. Featuring the energetic rhythms of taiko drumming, traditional Japanese flutes, and dance, the NAE Project offers a dynamic experience that introduces audiences throughout Canada to the rich heritage of Japanese culture. Through these engaging performances, the NAE Project aims to foster greater appreciation and understanding of these unique traditions.
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“Vibrant”
“…professional and courteous…building bespoke performances tailored to our brand!”
“The cherry on top was their wonderful outfits, that complimented our aesthetic!”
– Melodie Du Ly
Administrative Manager – Chotto Matte
“Disciplined”
“The performance was great! Kokichi-san and team arrived on time and had everything set up for the performance.”
“He was also very interactive with the crowd, inviting people to try out the drum.”
– Minh Vu
Marketing Coordinator – Kinka Family
“Dynamic”
“The NAE Project are complete professionals that have been used at our event opening for several years!”
“Their drumming performance added much excitement to our event!”
– Nancy Kwon
Head of Communications & Marketing – Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
Invite The NAE Project to your event
Transform your event into a vibrant celebration with The NAE Project, specialists in the rich art of Japanese Taiko drumming. Our performances blend powerful rhythms, movement, and captivating melodies to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re hosting a corporate function, community festival, or private party, we bring a dynamic and immersive atmosphere through our engaging crowd interactions and authentic Japanese traditions.
Performance Highlights
2024
July 20
Bell Park Amphitheatre, Sudbury, Ontario
Japan Festival Sudbury 2024
The NAE Project returned to Sudbury’s popular Japan Festival main stage to perform once again, including the infamous lion dance and providing accompaniment for the omikoshi.
2023
May 5
Harbourfront Centre Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nae – The Rice Seedling: World Premiere
The NAE Project, with a cast of 16 performers, premiered the feature musical and theatrical production ‘Nae – the rice seedling’ written and directed by Kokichi Kusano, at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre in Toronto.
For more information on Nae – The Rice Seedling, click here.
2023
July 22
Bell Park Amphitheatre, Sudbury, Ontario
Japan Festival Sudbury 2023
The NAE Project returned to Sudbury’s popular Japan Festival main stage to perform ohayashi music.
2023
July 14
Toronto, Ontario
Theatre Out of the Shadows
Collaborating with Toronto’s Shadowpath Theatre to provide a Japanese instrumental musical accompaniment to the ‘lived’ play with excerpts from Sappho to Stein.
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