NAGOYA — The traditional Turkish military band Mehter visited the Osu shopping street in Nagoya’s Naka Ward in mid-November to play music on Nov. 15. The event was held to mark the 135th anniversary ...

Music is a big part of Japanese culture. Music influences the media, the economy, and even fashion subcultures. In the past, traditional Japanese instruments helped music grace the halls of royals and ...

In a world where technology meets tradition, Lami.ai is redefining how we create and experience music—especially within the rich and diverse soundscape of Japanese culture. As an advanced AI music ...

This article is part of a two-part series. To learn about a shamisen, koto and sanshin master and his music lessons, see here. The biwa is one of Japan's many wagakki (traditional musical instruments) ...

This article is part of a two-part series. To learn about a biwa master and her music lessons, see here. Traditional Japanese instruments, also known as wagakki, are an intrinsic part of Japan’s rich ...

“WAGAKKI THEATER TOKYO” is an immersive live performance that features wagakki—traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto, shakuhachi, and Tsugaru shamisen—and is designed to engage all five ...

Get ready for an unforgettable evening showcasing the music of the shakuhachi, Japan’s traditional bamboo flute! Hōzan Nomura, the honored National Living Treasure of the shakuhachi, makes a rare ...

Japan Night Reception & Concert, a new event this year, will take place the night before the Japan Parade & Street Fair on Friday, May 9 at the Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The creation of ...

Discovering the Music of Japan (1966), written and produced by Bernard Wilets, provides an engaging introduction to Japan’s rich musical traditions. This 22-minute educational film explores the ...

The 4th Annual Japan Parade & Street Fair in New York City is set to feature a colossal musical guest: the cast of Attack on Titan: The Musical. The festivities will kick off on Friday, May 9th with ...