Upcoming
Wednesday February 18
The Arts & Letters Club of Toronto Concert
Bridging Time and Space. Performances by Japanese musicians; a lecture-style concert illustrating traditional and contemporary Japanese music in a fresh and inspiring way.
https://www.artsandlettersclub.ca/
Saturday February 28
Coexisdance#113
The coexisDance duet series has featured some of this city’s most dynamic and innovative dance improvisers, along with the Association of Improvising Musicians Toronto.
at CCDT (509 Parliament) at 8pm
$15 (or pwyc)
https://www.facebook.com/coexisDance1/
Saturday March 14
JETRO Canada will be hosting a Japan-themed marketplace featuring vendors offering Japanese-related goods, crafts, and food. The event aims to promote Japanese culture and products to the local community.
The marketplace will take place from March 12 to March 22, 2026 at Welcome Market (938 Queen St. W.) in Toronto
Saturday March 28
Nagata Shachu and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre co-presents ten ten and korokoro
Details to be announced soon!
Experience the power and beauty of Japanese music at a free concert in Scarborough celebrating both tradition and innovation. This dynamic program brings together two exceptional ensembles for an evening of rhythm, melody, and cross-cultural collaboration. The concert opens with Ten Ten, featuring acclaimed vocalist and shamisen player Aki Takahashi, joined by Heidi Chan on Japanese drums and percussion, and special guest Kiyo Asaoka (flamenco). Together, they weave expressive vocals, driving rhythms, and flamenco influences into a strikingly original sound. The second half showcases Korokoro, led by renowned taiko artists Kiyoshi Nagata and Akemi Akachi, with guest collaborators Dylan Tomiharu Wright and Kevin He on Japanese bamboo flutes and taiko. Their performance blends precision, power, and playfulness, highlighting the versatility of taiko drumming. Spanning traditional festival music, contemporary works, video game music, and bold fusion, this concert offers something for longtime fans and first-time listeners alike—an energetic celebration of Japanese music reimagined for today.
What's New
ten ten 5th album; HORI DASHI is coming soon!
“HORI-DASHI” means “a big find” or “valuable acquisition”…
ten ten records traditional music for video game Assassin’s Creed Shadows
ten ten’s musical performance can be heard on the new video game Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s. Although the music was recorded in April of 2024, the game was just released this past March 2025.
ten ten 5th album “HORI-DASHI” to be released this fall!
Hori-Dashi is the latest album of ten ten, featuring six tracks that were composed and performed over the last 18 months.
Check out our new music videos!
With funding from the Canada Council for the Art’s Digital Now program, ten ten was able to produce three music videos.
ten ten gratefully acknowledges funding from the following organizations: