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The taiko drummers wear fearsome masks while drumming. Gojinjo daiko commemorate the day when villagers in Nabunemachi in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture used crude and frightening masks made of tree bark and seaweed dangling from their heads.28 views写真提供：©石川県観光連盟
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Gojinjo-Daiko is powerful, crazied drumming performance by several men donning demon masks and wigs. They are based in a small village called Nabune in Wajima where Gojinjo-daiko originated.26 viewsLegend has it that their drumming and fierce-looking masks drove off the invading forces of Uesugi Kenshin, ruler of Echigō Province (Niigata Pref.) during the Warring States Period in the 16th century.
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They beat taiko drums when they invaded Lord Uesugi Kenshin's base camp. They used sickles and hoes to chase away the army who was enroute to capture Nanao Castle. The villagers lived happily afterward.26 views写真提供：©石川県観光連盟
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They also perform indoors for free on weekend evenings (or every evening in summer) at Wajima Kiriko Art Museum.21 views
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Old video of gojinjo-daiko drummers performing in Wajima.17 views
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