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Za Ondekoza (The Kennedy Center)

Za Ondekoza

Hometown of Za Ondekoza has moved to the city of Mt.Fuji in Shizuoka. They subject themselves to the discipline which spontaneously generated from their group living and perform all over the world as “Fuji no Yama Ondekoza.” Za Ondekoza was conceived by director Tagayasu Den, and organized on Sado Island in 1969. In 1975 youngsters shocked their audience when they jumped on stage for its debut performance just after running the Boston Marathon.

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Za Ondekoza 4/10/04: Za Ondekoza

Za Ondekoza, based on the belief that Sogakuron (running) and music are one, conveys the technique and heart of Japanese taiko drumming with their unique performance style.

Za Ondekoza

Za Ondekoza, based on the belief that Sogakuron (running) and music are one, conveys the technique and heart of Japanese taiko drumming with their unique performance style.

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