Yamato+Daiko

Yamato Daiko is one of the many forms of taiko playing in Japan. Yamato Daiko is the drumming done in Miyake Island south of Tokyo. This drimming is done during the OBON festivities in August. The taiko music is used to accompany the spirits back to their homes after OBON. The drums are played continuously for a few days. The drums are placed horizontally on a very low stand on the ground and the players need to crouch low.