Yatai-bayashi (屋台囃子, lit. festival cart orchestra) is a traditional taiko piece inspired by an annual festival in Chichibu, Japan.[1] The piece been performed by many taiko ensembles,[2][3] and became well-known through dramatic variations of the piece developed by Ondekoza[4] and Kodo.[5] Yatai-bayashi has been recognized as a piece that requires great physical endurance.