Ondekoza Recruitment
To Be an Ondekoza Drummer
Ondekoza members live communally in a residential facility in the city of Fuji, in Shizuoka, Japan, where they start their day with a 10km run at 6am. Ondekoza believes that the daily routines of life are reflected in the creative expression of stage performance. By running, studying and living together, Ondekoza aims to train the body and mind of its members. We are looking for new members who will live, run and study with us as we travel the world.
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Qualifications |
Men and women 18 years of age and older, and able to live communally in a boarding house. |
| Content |
∙Basic physical training and running instruction ∙Study of drum, flute and dance fundamentals ∙Communally live with Ondekoza members in the boarding facility, and travel together with the group on domestic and international tours |
| Fees |
50,000 Yen per month (600,000 Yen per year). Boarding and travel expenses will be covered by this fee. ∙Note A) If trainees are selected as official members after one year, the full value of the above fees will be paid back to the trainee in installments. Further details will be explained during interviews. ∙Note B) Applicants from outside of Japan are exempt of above fees. |
| Additional Information |
∙Upon completion of the 1 year program, trainees will be considered for official membership. ∙Starting dates flexible ∙Japanese proficiency/taiko experience is not necessary ∙If you are interested in becoming a member of Ondekoza, or have any specific questions, please contact us through our web form or by email (please see the 'Contact Us' page). |
