Onidaiko, which literally translates as “demon drumming,” is one of Sado Island’s iconic traditional performing arts. It’s an auspicious demon deity dance set to the beat of a taiko drum. This year’s workshop will be led by members of the Kami-yokoyama Seinen-kai (Kami-yokoyama Youth Association). They will share the Katagami-style onidaiko tradition upheld in the Kami-yokoyama area of Ryotsu. During their local festival, performers spend an entire day traveling door-to-door, performing at every house throughout the village. A highlight of this style is the futari-odori (two-person dance), where a male demon dances and then passes the lead to a female demon. This soulful dance, typically performed at the local mayor’s house and other significant locales en route, is passed down to local children from a very young age. We hope you’ll join them and experience the power of this dance firsthand!

Aug. 23 (Sun) 9:30–12:00 (2 hr 30 mins)

Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan) Hall

Kami-yokoyama Seinen-kai

30 people

¥4,000

For ages 12 & over

・Clothing suitable for exercise ・Sports towel ・Water (or other hydrating drink)

・This workshop will be conducted in Japanese and English. ・This workshop venue has a wheelchair accessible restroom. ・Workshop observation is not permitted.

You can take the EC Shuttle Bus* service or make your own way there by car or bike. *EC Shuttle Buses for Workshop & Experience Participants will be operating during the festival. Further details TBA in May on this page.

Ticket sales start on May 15 (Fri). Please read the event details carefully before purchasing tickets.