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.

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