Hi Edubloggers,

Today I will talk about another shop that makes taiko drums out of a solid piece of wood. The group called Asano Taiko has been making Taiko Drums and Hogaku Insturments since 1609. The founded Saemongoro founded Asano Taiko in Fukutomi, Ishikawa village (today’s Fukudome in Hakusan City).

The shop first started making instrument for Hogaku such as Shamisens (String), Nohkans (flutes), and many different types of drums (Tsutsumi; hourglass drum.)  They have even made a museum influencing drums from diffent cultures such as Congo drums as well as drums from the civil war.

Another thing Asano is memorable for is the completion of the largest Nagado Daiko in 1998. I am also supprised on how long the group has been perfecting their craftsmanship. They’re ambition is like no other. In the early 21st Century, Asano Taiko has opened a shop in California so American Taiko Groups can access good quality Taiko drums.

Bye,

HmsChad