Wataiko Player IKKI HINO
IKKI HINO is the leader of “Samurai Drum IKKI”. The first time he met Wataiko was
when he worked for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces. He created his
own style of playing Wataiko, then in 2002, he formed Wataiko music band
named “Samurai Drum IKKI”. His music is highly evaluated, and an English critic
says, “He has encompassed all of the traditional art form with techniques and
rhythms worthy of very accomplished modern percussionist.”