Related Sites

Some other sites of interest are:

• The International Shakuhachi Society is a world forum for people interested in the Japanese bamboo flute.


• The Shakuhachi Forum is a place to interact with the world shakuhachi community.


• Brian's Shakuhachi Blog is Brian Purdy's blog (a student of Chikuzen) that discusses his experiences with shakuhachi.


• Mejiro Co., Ltd. is a Japanese music company that sells shakuhachi and shinobue music, instruments, and related items.


• Tai Hei Shakuhachi is a shakuhachi maker (Monty Levenson) located in Northern California. Music and other products related to the shakuhachi are also offered. Some of his used flutes are for sale by Chikuzen Studios.


• The Shakuhachi Yuu is a shakuhachi made from ABS Resin—a great way to start playing. Other shakuhachi related products are also offered.


• Bei Shu Shakuhachi Workshop is the website of Tom Deaver, one of the shakuhachi makers whose flutes are for sale by Chikuzen Studios.


• Senryu Shakuhachi Kobo is another shakuhachi maker whose flutes are for sale by Chikuzen Studios.


• The Greenwich House is Chieko & Kuniyasu Iwazaki’s jazz club in Kyoto.