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Japanese musical instruments have been developed in Japan over a long period of history. They are often used in kabuki theater and local festivals in Japan now. In this article, we explain 33 types of traditional Japanese instruments like shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko. Let's learn instruments with names and pictures!
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