Yamabiko (山彦) is Leicester Taiko’s small but elite performance group, focusing on providing varied and dynamic performances. In Japanese folklore a yamabiko is a spirit found in the mountains. When you shout across a valley and the sound that echoes back is not quite right, it is the yamabiko mimicking your call. In their drumming, this group seeks to encapsulate the energy and creativity of this mischievous yōkai.