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Ancient Japanese Musical Instrument Played At Sunrise Rotary

Toyoko, Japan's Master A Koto teacher in Japan for more than 50 years • Leads and performs

The Japanese Koto has a rich, ancient history and is long recognized as Japan's national instrument. It first appeared in the Japanese court during the eighth century, where it was called the gakusō. The instrument has remained popular throughout Japan,
The Japanese Koto has a rich, ancient history and is long recognized as Japan's national instrument. It first appeared in the Japanese court during the eighth century, where it was called the gakusō. The instrument has remained popular throughout Japan, (Photo: Reynolds)

Toyoko Koyama performed at the Saint Petersburg Sunrise Rotary Club meeting, October 21st, 2005. A Japanese Master Teacher, she explained the history of the rare ancient musical instrument, the Japanese Koto. She explained what materials are used to make the instrument. Noting that there are only four of the rare ancient musical instruments in the United States.

Toyoko, Japan's Master A Koto teacher in Japan for more than 50 years • Leads and performs in dozens of Koto concerts throughout Japan every year - Okayama, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, the Portland, OR Japanese near Seattle, WA, in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, FL, culture of Japan and the Far East.

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