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Toyomi Iwata

Koodiyattam Performer • Teacher

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Toyomi Iwata is a Japanese artist dedicated to the Indian classical dance form of Koodiyattam, specializing in mizhavu percussion and Nangiarkoothu performance. She graduated from the Percussion Department at Kunitachi College of Music, Japan. Iwata's passion for Mizhavu and Koodiyattam began in 2010. Her first visit to Kerala, India, was in 2011, and since…

Journey Timeline

2010

Became a fan of Mizhavu and Koodiyattam

2011

First visit to Kerala, India

2012

Began regular attendance at Koodiyattam festival in Irinjalakuda — Attends two-week vacations annually for the festival, except for COVID interregnum.

2018

Arangettam in Mizhavu and Nangiarkoothu

2026

Performed mizhavu at the 39th Koodiyattam festival — Performed at Ammannur Chachu Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam, Irinjalakuda.

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