Biwa
Biwa is one of the Japanese lutes and there are some types. 
| Type | String & Fret | Genre |
| Gaku Biwa | 4 Strings 4 Frets | Court music |
| Heike Biwa | 4 Strings 5 Frets | Storytelling |
| Mousou Biwa | - |
Religious use |
| Chikuzen Biwa | 5 Strings 5 Frets | Artistic activity |
| Satsuma Biwa | 4 Strings 4 Frets | Artistic activity |
