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,…
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