 Toshikazu
   
      Toshikazu Leader of 
      the Izena Shoen drum troupe. When he was young Toshikazu went to Tokyo to 
      study traditional Japanese confection (wagashi) making. He now 
      works in the planning department of the Izena village office, where he has 
      been actively involved in supporting our Deai Photo Essay Cafe trip. 
      
      Shun'ichi on Toshikazu: "Toshikazu-san is the Shoen drum troupe leader. 
      That means he can be tough on us sometimes, but when I was elected president 
      of the student council at my high school, I came to appreciate the role 
      he plays." 
    
	 
	 
	
	
    
   
    Thank you for putting up with the turbulent seas yesterday 
      to come here. The Shoen drum troupe was established in 1988. It was started 
      because we realized that there were no events or cultural activities named 
      after our famous king. It is my job to organize the village's cultural festivals 
      and events, promote understanding of the island among non-residents, and 
      fill the island with tourists!