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Traditional Japanese Music - Offers short descriptions of the most important types of traditional Japanese music.

Japanese Music - A short introduction to the music of yesterday and today.

The Art of Taiko - Taiko is the Japanese art of drum playing. This site examines the art's history, the drums themselves, and how they are played.

About Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute) - Short description of Japan's most well-known woodwind instrument. Includes photographs and video clip.

Taiko Resource: Overview and History - A detailed history of this traditional form of drum-playing. Includes related links and a glossary of terms.

Music - Brief history of Japanese traditional music, from its roots to its present status.