checking in for the alumni gala

entertainment for the night was provided by a local taiko (Japanese drum) group, Tenrindaiko

Chubu University President Yamashita joins President McDavis in traditional Japanese drumming

Chubu University President Yamashita and President McDavis with members of the taiko group

President McDavis thanking the drummers for their hard work

It was an excellent first performance

The most senior alumnus was Yasuo Hashiguchi who graduated in 1951. He traveled from Japan on a U.S. Military transport to the west coast and took trains all the way to Athens.

Ana Luttrell (far left) who is currently studying abroad at Chubu University and President McDavis watch as one of the group’s younger members demonstrates the proper stance and technique

Taiko is not just about drumming, it’s a performance