Waking up to a Drumbeat

I was awakened by a distinct sound this morning.  It was the sound of a drum being hit.  Soon the sound turned into a steady drumbeat.  Then I start to hear chanting.  I cracked open the shoji and took a look outside.  Some kind of ceremony or ritual was taking place in front of small Shinto shrine on the property next door.  Given that this is the first time I've seen any activity in front of this structure, I grabbed my iPhone and shot the following video.  If you've got a sharp ear and you'll notice the difference between this chanting and that which is done by Buddhist priests....

(You can also listen to it here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/8936205@N02/29835085493/)