DOCUMENTARY
The Unsung Experts of Japan
Living Links to the Past
The visitor to Japan is charmed by traditional objects that bring back images of an age gone by. Who keeps alive the craftsmanship necessary to bring these exquisite objects into being? This delightful series provides the answer.
The Drum Taiko
- The Brothers Who Create Drums -
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The Drum Taiko
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･27 min.

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The "taiko" is more than merely a musical instrument -- this large drum has its origins in religious ceremonies and holds the power to inspire awe in the listener. Witness the painstaking process of crafting a taiko drum as demonstrated by the Asano brothers of Ishikawa Prefecture, heirs to a 400-year-old family tradition of drummaking.