Monthly Archives: August 2023

Japanese traditional instruments include wadaiko, wagakki, shakuhachi, and shamisen. However, after World War II, playing Japanese traditional instruments became less common in Japan. One reason for this was that Western music was emphasized in post-war music education. Another reason was that there was a shortage of people who could play Japanese traditional instruments in post-war Japan. On the other hand,…

The world is full of various musical instruments. Some of these instruments are indigenous to a country or have a long history of being played in that country. In Japan, those traditional instruments are called “Wagakki. Examples include wadaiko, koto, shakuhachi, and shamisen. In this article, we will take a small peek into the long history of wagakki instruments. It…