Fridays on the Truckee: Reno Taiko and Mariachi Plata de Reno

Fridays on the Truckee: Reno Taiko and Mariachi Plata de Reno

Reno Taiko Tsurunokai is a Japanese drum group formed in 1997 by Rieko Shimbo. The group plays traditional Japanese folk music as well as original songs and has performed in numerous multicultural festivals and charity events in the Reno/Sparks area. Tsurunokai means gathering of cranes and the crane, which is the symbol of the group, can be seen on their drums as well on the festival clothing worn by the performers.