October 16, 2009
Dokkoisho!
The funniest event happened a few weeks ago. My host sisters were training for their sports day for school. Many times I could hear Dokkoisho! Dokkoisho! Soran! Soran! Coming from the living room. The dancing was actually quite interesting and catchy when they performed at the sports day. Anyone else had enough of sōran bushi for a lifetime?
My home stay mother had been practicing for Taiko (drumming). She performed at a stage on Sunday. When Taiko is performed by many people it really sounds powerful, like thunder!
-Aki