The Origins and Historical Context Soran Bushi emerged from the "Golden Age" of herring fishing along the coasts of Hokkaido during the Meiji（1868-1912）and Taisho（1912-1926） eras. Originally, herring fishing labor songs...
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A new video has been added to YouTube！ Kaizan Harago Tozan ryu shakuhachi Kaizan Harago was born in Tokushima, Japan. His father taught him shakuhachi from childfood, after that...
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What is "Aizu Bandaisan"? Aizu Bandaisan is one of the most famous folk songs from Fukushima’s Aizu region. It is sung at summer festivals and bon dances, where shinobue(flutes), shamisen,...
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A new video has been added to YouTube! World Shakuhachi Festival 2025 was held in Texas, USA, from April 17 to 20.This once-every-four-years international event gathered shakuhachi players, teachers, and...
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A new video added to YouTube! aizan Harago Tozan ryu shakuhachi Kaizan Harago was born in Tokushima, Japan. His father taught him shakuhachi from childfood, after that he studied under...
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A new video has been added to YouTube! Kaizan Harago Tozan ryu shakuhachi Kaizan Harago was born in Tokushima, Japan. His father taught him shakuhachi from childfood, after...
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A new video added to YouTube! Kaizan Harago Tozan ryu shakuhachi Kaizan Harago was born in Tokushima, Japan. His father taught him shakuhachi from childfood, after that he studied...
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Shakuhachi master Kaizan Harago explains the basic notes, focusing on the fundamental scale. In the Tozan school, this is referred to as "Ro-Tsu-Re-Chi-Ha," while in the Kinko school, it’s...
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Shakuhachi master Kaizan Harago will teach you about an essential technique for playing the shakuhachi: how to distinguish and play Kan (甲) and Otsu (乙) sounds. These two registers require...
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Shakuhachi master Kaizan Harago will teach you the tips for blowing. Many of my students often tell me that they struggle to hold their breath for a long time while...
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Shakuhachi master Kaizan Harago will teach you the tips for blowing. Starting with the shakuhachi can be challenging, so it's a good idea to focus on making sound without worrying...
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Shakuhachi master Kaizan Harago will show you some tips.If you’re new to this beautiful traditional Japanese instrument, you might initially feel intimidated. Today, I’ll guide you through some essential tips...
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Shinobue flutes come in many varieties, each suited for different styles of music. The right flute depends on what you intend to play, so choosing one that matches your purpose...
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