Chikujou Ichikawa's Tsugaru Shamisen Ensemble
A "Living National Treasure" and her ensemble. Includes a brief history of Tsugaru shamisen: the instrument and the music.

Scott Robertson - Koto and Shamisen
Personal page: koto and shamisen practice.

The Nishikawa Ensemble
Profile of the ensemble, touring schedule, and press reviews.

Taiko Resource: Overview and History
Serves the performers and fans taiko. Contains lists of groups and instructors, samples of music to download, explanations, history, glossary, and brief tutorial.

Taiko with Toni
Toni Yagami's Japanese Percussion Ensemble features taiko and other music in concert and workshops.

Konkokyo-Tengaku
Music, with traditional Japanese instruments, used at Konkokyo services. History, instruments, and audio samples.

Kuni's Home Page
Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio samples of performances with explanations and terms, a Yoko-bue, the Japanese bamboo flute, tutorial, and links to Taiko sites. [Japanese, English]

History of Afuso-Ryu
A brief background of classical Okinawan music.

Music
Brief history of Japanese traditional music, from its roots to its present status.