The highest quality and volume of information can be found in the "Digital Library of Japanese Culture“

This website is operated by the Japan Arts Council, an independent administrative agency that preserves and promotes traditional Japanese performing arts.

https://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/dglib/

Actually, it covers all genres of Japanese traditional performing arts, and the amount and quality of information is amazing. It not only introduces the details of each performing art, but also allows you to search back in time for records of performances at major theaters, actors' promotional pictures and Nishikie（錦絵 " brocade picture "）, and other treasured materials.

In the " Traditional Japanese Music " section, the history, production process, types and performance methods of shakuhachi, flute, koto, shamisen, taiko and other instruments are introduced with illustrations and videos. And videos of actual performances are also available.

https://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/dglib/contents/learn/edc6/edc_new/index.html

You can have a great experience with Japanese traditional culture from various perspectives !

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