Furthering Japanese Culture Through Traditional Music of the Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen

With a broad membership of koto, shamisen and shakuhachi musicians and educators, the Japan Sankyoku Association conducts a range of activities including regular public performances and education programs with schools.
These endeavors reflect the organization’s goals of Keisho - the passing on and sharing of traditions, Fukyu - the furthering of these traditions through educational outreach, and Hatten - the nurturing and development of new sankyoku music for the future.