Three types of drums are used in various combinations, depending upon regional style: the ōdaiko (大太鼓), a large barrel drum; the shimedaiko (締太鼓), a medium-sized drum similar to ones used in Noh theatre; and the paarankuu (Okinawan: パーランクー), a small hand drum similar

The music is a vibrant combination of taiko drums, paranku (small Okinawan hand drums), and the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan stringed instrument. In addition to local events during Obon, visitors can witness this unique folk art at the Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri, the 10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade, and on regularly held Eisa Nights.

2018年1月25日 · Three types of traditional drums are still used today: the odaiko, a large barrel drum that can sometimes be placed on the foot if it's too large; the shimedaiko, a medium-sized drum that is carried with you; and the paranku, similar to a tambourine. Although once these instruments were only played by men, they can now be played by all.

This time, we introduced Okinawa's traditional performing art, Eisa. Eisa possesses the power to captivate many people with its dynamic movements and resonating drum beats. Beyond being an essential traditional performance during the Obon festival, Eisa has evolved significantly by adding entertainment elements to festivals and events.

Odaiko are the names of the large drums on the island of Okinawa in southern Japan. Despite their size, they are also played during Eisa dancing and are trad...

2017年7月24日 · EISA DRUM DANCE Okinawa The power and emotion of the traditional EISA dance from Okinawa. 3 different drums and the Sanshin build the atmosphere. Go with th...

2009年9月12日 · Large taiko drums are commonly seen in dance performances throughout Japan, but on Okinawa, eisa dancers use up to three types of taiko drums: the odaiko (the large barrel drum), the shimedaiko (a medium-sized drum), and the paranku (a small hand-held drum).

2024年8月23日 · Over 300,000 spectators fill Koza Sports Park in Okinawa City each summer for the Zento Eisa Matsuri—Okinawa’s largest eisa festival. Celebrate Okinawa’s heritage of dance with three days of brilliant eisa performances featuring unique drum patterns, singing, and melodies performed on a traditional three-stringed sanshin .

Eisa: Spirit of Okinawa. A mixture of dance, song and Obon rites, the folk tradition that is Eisa is an unmissable feature of the Okinawan summer. Eisa is also danced elsewhere in Japan and even overseas, notably Hawaii. Pulsating thumps of taiko drums and animated shouts reverberate through Awase fishing port, Okinawa City.

2025年1月19日 · Eisa is a traditional drum dance originating from Okinawa, performed to honor ancestors during the Obon season. Combining dynamic drumming, vibrant chanting, and precise choreography, it is a high-energy spectacle that captivates audiences with its power and rhythm.