Traditional Japanese musical instruments

Traditional Japanese musical instruments, known as wagakki (和楽器) in Japanese, are musical instruments used in the traditional folk music of Japan.

They comprise a range of string, wind, and percussion instruments.

Japanese flutes are called fue (笛).

There are eight traditional flutes, as well as more modern creations.

Women playing the Shamisen , Tsuzumi , and Taiko in Meiji-era Japan.