“Ogi Matsuri!” by Mitsuru Ishizuka

Aug. 29 Ogi Matsuri Daiko

Every year after Earth Celebration, the local festival “Ogi Matsuri” winds up the summer season.

During the festival, the Kodo members and apprentices take part by pulling a taiko cart around the streets of Ogi, going from house to house to play taiko as a sign of our appreciation to the townsfolk who look after us all year long.

Since I left the Kodo Village dormitory to live in Ogi, every year the Kodo cart also stops by my house to play taiko. As the thunderous roar of Kodo’s taiko gets closer and closer to my house, it makes my heart beat louder, and it’s a bit heartstopping, too… our sound certainly packs a punch!

In any case, our summer ended well again this year, thanks to everyone in Ogi. THANK YOU!!!