If all goes to plan, plumbing equipment wholesaler Nihon Asahi Chuki Co. will unveil the world's largest "taiko" drum this autumn.
The instrument will be 3 meters in diameter and 3.2 meters in length, according to the Nagoya company. But more notably, its barrel will be made of aluminum.
Taiko are traditional Japanese drums known for their thundering sound. Like other traditional musical instruments, they are usually made of wood. But Nihon Asahi Chuki's president, Kazuo Kito, wants to help bring the taiko into the 21st century.
"We want to use the latest technology to give life to a Japanese tradition," he said. "Using aluminum is cheaper than using wood, which will allow us to make a big taiko."