This live Tsugaru shamisen performance was recorded in the Asobenomori, Iwakisou ryokan in Aomori Prefecture - right at the very northern-most tip of the largest island Honshu.
VIDEO: Tsugaru Shamisen Live Performance at Asobenomori Iwakiso Ryokan, Aomori
Recorded in Aomori Prefecture
This live Tsugaru shamisen performance was recorded in the Asobenomori, Iwakisou ryokan in Aomori Prefecture - right at the very northern-most tip of the largest island Honshu.
Tsugaru jamisen or Tsugaru shamisen
Tsugaru jamisen or Tsugaru shamisen refers to both the Japanese genre of shamisen music originating from Tsugaru Peninsula in present-day Aomori prefecture and the instrument it is performed with.
Tsugaru jamisen is considered the most recognized genre of shamisen music, and has enjoyed multiple periods of popularity in Japan.
Unfortunately, I didn't manage to get the name of the musician, which is a shame, as I would have wanted to credit him.
About the Author
A writer and publisher from England, Rob has been exploring Japan’s 6,800 islands since 2000. He specialises in travelling off the beaten track, whether on remote atolls or in the hidden streets of major cities. He’s the founder of TheRealJapan.com.
Resources
Official Asobenomori Iwakiso Ryokan website:
http://www.iwakisou.or.jp/en/index.html
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