Osaka: UTAGE Modern Japanese Taiko Live Show

This is not the first drum show l watched, but certainly the most unforgettable. These Japanese young men played fusion music energetically and skilfully, using various Japanese drums, two type of flutes, Japanese guitar and even a violin! They interacted a lot with the audience, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, especially the children. I had a wonderful evening and would like to recommend it to you. The theatre is nearby Osaka Aquarium and flyer, a bit distance from USJ.

The most underrated show in Osaka for sure!! Honestly some of the most talented musicians I've seen in a long time. The kind of high-energy traditional drum show that Japan is famous for 🤩 they're so cool lol Definitely suitable for all ages

We had an amazing time!!! The adrenaline that you feel watching them is unreal! It’s non-stop and their performance will just make you feel like you wanna learn how to play taiko too.

This performance absolutely blew us away. There was so much to enjoy on so many levels. The musical skills of all the performers were utterly outstanding and the way they used traditional instruments to create a very modern and unique sound was awesome. The way they wove each of their parts together to create a vibrant, complex and enthralling sound was awe-inspiring. We have been to other 'for tourist' shows where the audience connection seems rehearsed or rote-learned, but here there was a genuine connection where the performers were constantly engaging with the audience in a fun and welcoming manner. They were clearly having so much fun themselves and responding to the reaction of the crowd who were delighting in their performance. This created a sense of warmth and fun which made the audience feel that they were not watching a show, but were immersed in a fantastical musical journey. The energy of the performers was next-level despite the small crowd. It felt as if they were performing in a stadium full of thousands of people. (And they should be - they are that good.) The performers started with such energy and enthusiasm we thought there was no way it could be sustained, but in fact, they built upon that and it grew as the show progressed. The performance was so much fun that we were grinning from ear to ear the whole time. By the end the audience were on their feet. If you are visiting Osaka - go see this show. If you live in Osaka - go see this show. If you live elsewhere in Japan - come to Osaka and see this show. If you are planning a trip to Japan - book this show and plan the rest of your visit around it. If you want to see something fresh and fun, that will entertain you, impress you, engage you and have you leaving the theatre feeling full of 'wow' then truly - you want to see this show. Thank you to all the performers (and the lovely support staff) for an experience we will never forget.

This was such an amazing experience, filled with great performance and high energy! It is so worth your time and money!!!