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:
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Man'in Onrei at the Asian Americans Advancing Justice 25th Anniversary and 2016 American Courage Awards
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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
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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
Seabrook Buddhist Temple Obon, July 2015
Burke Centre Festival, September 2016, photo by Ed Sams
Header photo by Don Smith, Obon 2015 at Ekoji Buddhist Temple