The sanshin was one of the key instruments used throughout, in particular for the episode on Okinawa. The sanshin is a traditional instrument of Okinawa, similar to a banjo. It is ‘the sound’ of the ...

Check if you have access via personal or institutional login The unique sounds of the biwa, shamisen, and other traditional instruments from Japan are heard more and ...

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The virus was not the only factor in his decision. An industry group representing retailers of traditional Japanese musical instruments says 14,500 Japanese-made shamisen were sold in the country ...

In a sleek recording studio, young Chinese musicians are gathered around their instruments. Clad in traditional hanfu — ...

SUSONO, Shizuoka Prefecture--A sprinkler system malfunction apparently caused hundreds of millions of yen in damage to musical instruments set up on a stage here shortly before the Sinfonietta ...

Music is a powerful tool for personal growth, community building and creative expression. Yet, children with disabilities often have limited access to artistic and cultural activities. In Japan, ...

Fender's experimental branch introduced some sandblasted Hybrid II instruments earlier this year – but they've been trumped ...

A Japanese rock band has pulled the music ... like how to ride on horses and play musical instruments. The video swiftly sparked a backlash after it was released on Wednesday - it was removed ...

Seeking a sense of “cool” and inspired by the “Fullmetal Alchemist” anime series, an engineer has created musical instruments that can be worn like prosthetic arms. Kaito Hatakeyama ...

Marvel’s Agatha All Along miniseries is rolling along, and now Japanese Breakfast has found an in: Today (October 18), ...