Takenokai is a traditional Japanese musical instrument circle that has been performing shakuhachi, shamisen and koto for 113 years this year! We take lessons from professional teachers and practice in a Japanese-style room! We have instruments available for rent, so there is no need to buy one! Many of our members are also members of other clubs, so we have a lot of flexibility. Takenokai's biggest event, the "Regular Concert" held in December, is the culmination of the year's activities. The club members dress up in kimono and give a full-scale performance on a gorgeous stage! Beginners are welcome! (Most of our members were beginners!) You can join at any time, regardless of your grade. If you are interested in Japanese instruments, want to start something new at university, want to work freely at your own pace, want to get along with your friends and seniors in a warm circle atmosphere, please join Takenokai!
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Activity Information
Activity Days
Tue, Thu, Sun
Activity Locations
Hiyoshi
Activity Base
Hiyoshi Campus Cafeteria Building 3rd floor Japanese-style room
Yearly Schedule
Spring (Apr. - Jun.)
Welcome party, newcomer concert, welcome party, watching the Waseda-Keio game
Summer (Jul. - Sep.)
Hatsunekai (mini concert), summer camp (Izu)
Autum (Oct. - Dec.)
Mita Association (mini concert with alumni), participation in Mita Festival, regular concert
Winter (Jan. - Mar.)
General meeting, farewell party
Busy Period
Before the regular concert in December
Additinal
Participation in events and lessons is completely optional!
About Members
Number of Members
40
Number of Members by Years
2nd grade: 17
3rd grade: 10
4th grade: 8
5th and 6th grade: 5
Number of Members by Campuses
Hiyoshi, Mita, Yagami: 36
Shonan Fujisawa: 0
Shinanomachi: 1
Shiba Kyoritsu: 3
Gender Ratio
Male:Female=43:57
Ratio of Joining Multiple Clubs
65%
Costs
Admission Cost
2000
Yearly Cost
24000
Instrumental Cost
Zheng Claw 6000
Training Camp Cost
34000
Additinal
Information of Admission
Admission Limit
Admission Condition
Be an undergraduate or graduate student (regardless of campus) and pay a 2,000 yen membership fee.
Accept Non-newcomers
How to Join
Please join the new member welcome LINE by contacting us or our SNS account, and tell the person in charge of new member welcome that you would like to join. After that, you will pay the 2,000 yen joining fee, read the Takenokai rules, and fill out the Google Form for new members to join.