Instruments of a Beating Heart” follows a group of first graders in Japan who form an orchestra to play Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as part of a welcoming ceremony for the incoming class of 6-year-olds.

Dedicated craftsmen bring centuries-old techniques to life, shaping high-quality trumpets with precision. Every detail, from ...

The virus was not the only factor in his decision. An industry group representing retailers of traditional Japanese musical instruments says 14,500 Japanese-made shamisen were sold in the country ...

Musical instruments are a famous way for adults to learn something new, with piano an especially popular pick. Many who begin ...

You may be familiar with musical instruments such as the drums ... The shakuhachi is a wind instrument from Japan. A traditional shakuhachi is made from bamboo and played by blowing down one ...

All you need is a small desk and musical instruments. NHK is launching a Japanese version of the worldwide phenomenon "tiny desk concerts," originally pioneered by American public broadcaster NPR.

When we wanted to tour outside of New York City, the interest in the traditional instruments was stronger. Music From Japan has had a long relationship with Asia Society, and for many years worked ...