The “Torioi Matsuri” is a strange festival with a history of more than 400 years. The sound of drums drives away birds and beasts that destroy the fields, praying for a good harvest, protection from bad luck in the town, and the safety of the family.

While pursuing their own sound, Taiko drums are played from generation to generation, connecting cultures. I felt something
similar between tap dance and the Torioi Taiko, which is passed down through the generations while seeking one’s own sound.

This work expresses the search for sounds that transcend generations as well as the passing down of culture.