At the last class there were several people who were interested in where they could purchase taiko - whether a wooden taiko or an electronic taiko. Here are some resources below:
Kato Taiko - Mr. Kato made the huge hiradaiko (flat odaiko in the SJT studio)! He has mastered the art of making taiko using the barrel (stave) construction, which makes the taiko more affordable. Based in Torrance, CA.
Asano US - Asano US is the first north American storefront of the Asana Taiko company in Japan. The company has been in existence since 1609. All taiko are made in Japan. They also sell a huge range of bachi and other taiko-related merchandise.
KaDON - Partnered with Miyamoto Unosuke, another Japanese taiko-maker, KaDON offers the Timbre Taiko (electronic taiko) as well as some wooden taiko and bachi and other merchandise.
Kaminari Taiko - Kaminari Taiko makes an electronic taiko also.
Taiko Community Alliance (TCA) Marketplace - Beyond the ones listed above, you can find more taiko-related merch and other items here!
San Jose Taiko - SJT does sell some taiko merch! Mostly t-shirt, DVDs an CDs.
TaikoCat - Lastly, your instructor Yurika also has a taiko store selling t-shirts, artwork and other items.