Sho (Hosho)

Sho is one of the three major wind instruments in gagaku (Japanese court music) . It is made of the 17 bamboo sticks and the matal reeds and blow part. It produces the sound like heaven. In the gagaku world, it represents "heaven".

Hichiriki

Also, hichiriki is one of the three major wind instruments in gagaku. It is made of the main part (originally made of bamboo) and the blow part (made of reed). It produces the ethnic sound that reminds Asia. In the gagaku world, it represents "human".

Ryuteki

As well as sho and hichiriki, ryuteki is one of the three major wind instruments in gagaku. It is originally made of bamboo and said that the origin of the Japanese transverse flute. It produces the clear and high pitch sound. In the gagaku world, it represents "sky between heaven and human". Literally, a Japanese word of "ryuteki" means "dragon flute".

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Uchiwa Daiko

Uchiwa daiko is a single-head drum with handle and named after the shape like fan (uchiwa in Japanese). It is originally one of Buddhism ritual articles. The player holds the handle with one hand and play with a bachi held in another hnad. It's often played while walking, standing, and sitting.

Taiko Phone Strap

Tiny miniatures of the nagado daiko, shime daiko, and katsugi oke daiko. They are made of the natural wood and genuine cowhide. Highly recommended seasonal gifts to taiko enthusiasts. Why don't you give someone these handmade warm & cute taiko?

Kagura Suzu

Miko (shrine maiden) uses this bell to pray and dedicate a dance to the god of the shrine. The dance is called kagura mai (god entertainment dance). Bell is familiar to Japanese people because they ring the bell when they call the gods at the shrine. So, the sound of the bell reminds us the gods and makes us feel devine.