With Tsutsumi’s support and guidance, they felt comfortable enough to explore the mythological world of “Oni” through music, spending countless hours researching the art of taiko drumming ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The powerful sound of the taiko drum has been echoing through the streets of the Bay Area for 50 years, connecting communities and serving as a symbol of strength ...

Northern Japan’s Morioka Sansa Odori is the largest taiko drum festival in the world ... Image: Ville Misaki The tale goes that a kami (god) punished an oni (ogre) for terrorizing the people. The oni ...

This includes her father Naridon, who wields his thunderous power through his taiko (“drum” in Japanese). More from Variety Tonko House Delves Into Japanese Folklore in Netflix Limited Series 'Oni: ...