Man'in Onrei is usually played at the beginning of a show to welcome the audience. It gives thanks for a full house. 

Written by Hana Yoshikawa in 2003, it features a lively swing beat. Everyone gets a chance to improvise. We see a diverse assortment of the instruments that Nen Daiko plays including:
  • chu daiko (medium-sized drum)
  • odaiko (larger drum)
  • shime (tied drum)
  • okedo (drum hanging from a strap over the shoulder)
  • fue (flute)
  • chappa (cymbals)
  • uchiwa (drum head on a wooden handle)
  • maracas, wood blocks & other handheld percussion instruments
Man'in Onrei at the Asian Americans Advancing Justice 25th Anniversary and 2016 American Courage Awards
We hope to see you at our next performance so you can enjoy it in-person!
​At the Cherry Blossom Family Festival, March 2017 - Photo by Bruce Guthrie
At Sakura Taiko Fest, April 2017, Photo by Sarah Gilbert
Cherry Blossom Sake Tasting event, 2012
​At the Cherry Blossom Family Festival, March 2017 - Photo by Bruce Guthrie
At Sakura Taiko Fest, April 2017, Photo by Sarah Gilbert
Okedo solo, Seabrook Buddhist temple, July 2011
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Sakura Matsuri, 2011
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Seabrook Buddhist Temple Obon, July 2015
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Burke Centre Festival, September 2016, photo by Ed Sams
Header photo by Don Smith, Obon 2015 at Ekoji Buddhist Temple
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