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Japan

Japanese traditional instrument Shamisen originated from the Chinese instrument Sanxian (Chinese: 三弦). It is believed that the ancestor of the shamisen was introduced in the 16th century through the port city of Sakai in Osaka. The Shamisen words mean three strings. It is played with a plectrum called a bachi. Tokyo Ghetto Shamisen is following tradition and Innovating Shamisen Music.