日本のまつりと太鼓

Japan's Festivals and drums

Japan's Festivals and drums
日本の夏祭りや秋祭りには、太鼓が欠かせません

Drums are essential for Japans Summer Festival and Autumn Festival.

Drums are essential for Japans Summer Festival and Autumn Festival.
太鼓の力強い音は、みんなの心に響きます

The powerful sound of the drums resonates in everyone's hearts

The powerful sound of the drums resonates in everyone's hearts
太鼓をたたく人と見ている人が一つになったように感じます

It feels like the people who hit the drums and those who watch became one

It feels like the people who hit the drums and those who watch became one
昔から、太鼓は神さまにお祈りするときなどに使われてきました

Since long ago, drums have been used to pray to gods.

Since long ago, drums have been used to pray to gods.
太鼓のたたき方やリズムは、地域によって違います

The way people tap the drums and the rhythm vary depending on the region.

The way people tap the drums and the rhythm vary depending on the region.
それぞれの文化や歴史が表れています

Each respective culture and history is revealed

Each respective culture and history is revealed
太鼓のいいところは、音だけではありません

The good thing about drumming isn't just the sound

The good thing about drumming isn't just the sound
太鼓は人と人をつなげる力があります

Drums have the power to connect people with others

Drums have the power to connect people with others
大きな太鼓を力いっぱいたたくのは迫力があります

The impact of hitting a large drum with all your force is incredible.

The impact of hitting a large drum with all your force is incredible.
みんなの息を合わせて、美しい演奏ができます

When everyone's breathing matches, they can play beautifully.

When everyone's breathing matches, they can play beautifully.
太鼓を習っている若い人たちは、音楽の技術だけではなくて、仲間を大切にする気持ちも育てています

Young people who are learning to drum, not only get better in music skills, but also strengthen their bond to their friends.

Young people who are learning to drum, not only get better in music skills, but also strengthen their bond to their friends.
最近は外国にも和太鼓のグループができて、日本の文化を広げる活動が盛んになっています

Recently, foreign Japanese drum groups have formed and activities to spread Japanese culture have increased.

Recently, foreign Japanese drum groups have formed and activities to spread Japanese culture have increased.
太鼓の音で、国が違ってもみんなの心が一つになります

The sound of the drums brings the hearts of the people together, even if from different countries.

The sound of the drums brings the hearts of the people together, even if from different countries.
これが太鼓の本当の魅力です

This is the true charm of Japanese drums

This is the true charm of Japanese drums