KITA-KYUSHU--The rhythmic pounding of taiko drums resonated in this city in Fukuoka Prefecture as preparations got under way July 1 for a 400-year-old summer festival. A ceremony was held outside ...

The instrument is just one of the many types of drums used in the Japanese tradition of taiko. “This is a good demonstration of how we merge the Japanese drum with Hong Kong culture,” pointed ...

three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. In a spectacular display of strength, the bearers raise the float up above their heads. They then keep their arms straight as they turn the ...

We visit Sado, Niigata Prefecture, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group that plays concerts worldwide. The 67 performers and staff members live together at a training facility ...

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Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas tried their hand at traditional Japanese 'Taiko' drums during an event ahead of the 2024 Japan Open. The pair enjoyed performing a synchronized tune for the ...

The Abroad in Japan author says the vibrant colours and cooler temperatures make autumn the perfect time to visit.

Urie Kline first began to study drums and percussion at age 15, and continued playing in bands and orchestras ... During his time as an undergrad at Pitt, Urie discovered world music, and began taking ...

Two of The Economist’s China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders.

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