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20130511 Nishimachi Flea Market Taiko Play

Jiji practicing how to film videoGetting ready for the performanceRiku distractedRehearsal of the Echo of the OceanRehearsal of Ninja BayashiEcho of the Ocean
Ending of the Echo of the OceanNinja Bayashi about to startNinja BayashiNinja BayashiWe did it!Pose
PoseAnd pose againCupcake after the performanceAnd lunchPulled pork burger

At the opening of Nishimachi International school Flea market, our taiko team played total of 4 numbers, and Ton, Mo and myself played 2 out of these together. Since it rained, we played in the gym. Masami jiji taped it so the videos are short and kind of shaky, but I think you can get idea how kids did. Each number was quite difficult but they kept hitting on the drum to the end. Good job! I was also playing at the very end row so you don't see me. I'm so glad we can do this as a family!

After the performance, kids off to the used toys for sale, bought some of the toys sponsored by Masami jiji.

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