TOKYO -- A unique musical instrument similar to a traditional three-stringed Japanese shamisen, but smaller, lighter and easier to handle, has been developed by a small Tokyo manufacturer as a new ...

The shamisen is a beautiful Japanese instrument, made up of a rounded body that’s typically bound in some kind of animal leather, a long neck, and three strings that are plucked with a large pick. It ...

How's this for Japanese fusion? The ancient shamisen instrument, in the hands of Masahiro Nitta, duelling with its Irish counterparts, writes Arminta Wallace Think of Japanese culture, and you think ...

Japan's "shamisen" industry is struggling to preserve the distinctive sound of the three-stringed instrument integral to Japanese performing arts, as it runs into issues of animal ethics and a ...

In the hauntingly beautiful world of Ghost of Yotei, music is more than just a background element; it’s a powerful tool for exploration and a connection to Atsu’s past. The shamisen, a three-stringed ...

Shamisen tones, filled with emotion, harmonize with the culture of traditional entertainment districts. The dwindling number of musicians has aroused the effort to keep the instrument and music alive.

i thought it was only cat skin! jeepers, i just came from Okinawa and enjoyed two concerts. i don't wanna watch my dreams now, I'm a wanchan person. As far as I know it's always been mostly cats skins ...