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 / Thr / Sun
Activity Locations
Hiyoshi
(Japanese-style room on the 3rd floor of the Food Building on Hiyoshi Campus)
Activity Base
Room 324, 3rd floor, Student Hall
Yearly Schedule
Spring (Apr. - Jun.)
New members, new members' concert, new members' social gathering, watching the Waseda-Keio game
Summer (Jul. - Sep.)
Hatsunekai (mini concert), summer training camp (Izu)
Autum (Oct. - Dec.)
Rengo Mita-kai (mini concert with OBOG), participation in Mita Festival, regular concerts
Winter (Jan. - Mar.)
general meeting, chase
Busy Period
Before the regular concert held in December
*Participation in events and lessons is completely free!
About Members
Number of Members
37 people
Number of Members by Years
2nd year: 10 people
3rd year: 15 people
4th year: 9 people
5th and 6th years: 3 people
Number of Members by Campuses
Hiyoshi / Mita / Yagami:30 people
SFC:3 people
Shinanomachi:2 people
Shiba Kyoritsu:2 people
Gender Ratio
Male:Female = 35:65
Ratio of Joining Multiple Clubs
90%
Costs
Admission Cost
¥2,000
Yearly Cost
¥24,000
(Collected every semester)
Instrumental Cost
Koto Tsume 6,000
Training Camp Cost
¥34,000
*Regular concert participation fee 12,000 yen
Information of Admission
Admission Limit
None
Admission Condition
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student (regardless of campus). Payment of the joining fee of 2,000 yen.
Accept Non-newcomers
Possible
How to Join
Ask them to join Shinkan LINE through their contact information or SNS account, and tell the Shinkan representative that they would like to join. After that, you can become a member by transferring the 2,000 yen membership fee, reading the Takenokai Terms and Conditions, and filling out the Google Form for new membership.