A couple of train stops from our old house in Japan was Enoshima Island, a popular tourist destination for people traveling from Tokyo. We happened upon a festival honoring the god of the sea, and stayed for some miso soup and sake afterward. It was quite cold, but you wouldn't know it from the participants, many of whom came out of the surf in small loincloths. After the mikoshi (float) parade was done, koto drummers entertained the assembled crowd. Kind of looks like it keeps you in pretty good shape.
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17 June 2008, Todd Lappin said:
It *does* keep you in shape! I've seen some Koto drumming here in the US, and I'll tell you... those guys are ripped.