Shinobue
Shinobue is one of the popular Japanese side-blown flutes and often played with taiko (drums) and kane (gong and cymbals) in Japanese festival. Also, it's popular as a solo instrument. There are two types: Uta & Ohayashi. 
| Name | Description |
| Aulos | Plastic-made flutes for beginners |
| Furyu | Bamboo-made flutes for beginners |
| Takegokoro | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman for beginners |
| Rakusui | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman with beautiful looks and ease to play |
| Rippei | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman with popularity and accurate tuning (glass fiber-made *only tamaki) |
| Maruyama | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman with tradition over 200 years (*except for shisui Maruyama & shizan Maruyama) |
| Shinonome | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman with high quality sound |
| Shishida Chikkei | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman with ease to play (ohayashi type) |
| Shishida Chikuhou | Bamboo-made flutes crafted by craftsman with high quality (ohayashi type) |
