IPU Kodama Japanese Drum Team was created by a Japanese student at IPU New Zealand in 1990. Internationally renowned, Kodama has been performing at international events including the 2002 Europe Tour (Poland and Czech Republic), the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2014 World Taiko Meet (Los Angeles, the USA).
They are in high demand domestically as well, invited to attend and perform at school events, community ceremonies and festivals throughout New Zealand. The members come from various nations and share their passion for the Japanese 'Taiko' drums with the audience locally and internationally.
