Japanology Plus · SEASON 1
Taiko Drums
Episode 17 · 2014-09-04
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
Japan's taiko drums—made in many shapes and sizes, played at various occasions—are an ancient heritage. Originally taiko were an integral part of festivals and rituals, used to summon the gods. In recent years, taiko drumming has been admired as a form of music in its own right. Our guest this time is Hitoshi Mogi, a taiko expert at the National Theatre who has exhaustive knowledge of Japanese drumming traditions. And in Plus One, getting in shape with taiko!
28 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Bathhouses2014-04-03
2. Ramen2014-04-10
3. Mt. Fuji2014-04-17
4. Shogi2014-04-24
5. Cherry Trees2014-05-01
6. Akihabara2014-05-08
7. Wagashi2014-05-15
8. Ninja2014-05-22
9. Rice2014-05-29
10. Castles2014-06-05
11. Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki2014-07-03
12. Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown2014-07-10
13. Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt2014-07-17
14. Karaoke Boxes2014-08-07
15. Bento2014-08-14
16. Bamboo2014-08-21
17. Taiko Drums2014-09-04
18. Tsukiji Market2014-09-11
19. Festivals2014-09-18
20. Japanese Gardens2014-09-25
21. Origami2014-10-02
22. Buddhist Statues2014-10-09
23. Yokai2014-10-16
24. Shinkansen2014-10-23
25. Lessons for Life2014-11-06
26. Robots2014-11-13
27. Sports Days2014-11-20
28. Bonsai2014-12-04
29. Sushi2014-12-11
30. Geisha2014-12-18
