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Japan Summer Rock Festivals
Includes Summer Sonic in Tokyo.

Taiko Photo
A picture of a Japanese taiko drum.

Japan Video - Utada Hikaru
A Japanese singer, Utada Hiraru's website. Includes a video streaming of her interview.

X Japan
X Japan was one of the most famous Japanese music groups in 1990s.

Yoshida Brothers
A website about Yoshida Brothers who are Japanese shamisen players. They play the music for the Wii TV commercial.

Utada Hikaru Official Website
Hikki's, Hikaru Utada, Website.

Taiko Center
Sells taiko drums and also offers taiko lessons in Japan.

Koto
Koto is a Japanese instrument. Includes history of koto.

Bamboo Flute - Shakuhachi
A brief description of Japanese shakuhachi flute.

Early Japanese Music
Japanese music in ancient Japan.

Shakuhachi - Japanese Bamboo Flutes
A comprehensive site about shakuhachi flutes.

Kazu's Japanese Music page
Japanese modern pop music information.

Taiko Resource
A comprehensive site about Taiko (Japanese drum). You can find glossary, event information, taiko groups, and more.