The differences between Japanese and Western musical instruments—The heart of Japanese sound felt through the vibrancy of ...

This article contains PR.While cleaning out my parents' house, I found a koto in the closet. I don't have the heart to throw ...

The koto is a traditional Japanese 13-stringed musical instrument that resembles a horizontal harp. Think of the sound you’d expect to hear when geishas are entertaining samurai in an ancient castle.

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Ancient Japanese musical instruments have taken on a new shine after one group decided to make theirs out of glass, instead of traditional wood. Drums and flutes play a major ...

Among auto enthusiasts, Yamaha is regarded as one of Japan's "Big Four" motorcycle manufacturers, alongside contemporaries like Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. Of these four companies, Suzuki and Honda ...