石川 三弦 Ishikawa sangen Ishikawa Sangen
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The root of the sangen, which is generally called shamisen, is a three-string musical instrument from Yuan (China) called jabisen. About 400 years ago, the instrument came to Japan through Ryukyu (now Okinawa). In Ishikawa Prefecture, chaya-machi (geisha districts) such as Higashi, Nishi and Kazue- machi, and also hot-spring resorts helped increase the demands for the instrument. As the 3rd lord of the Kaga domain, Maeda Toshitsune encouraged cultural activities, Kabuku stages were frequently promoted and sangen gained popularity as accompanying musical instrument. Japanese traditional music including nagauta and folk songs became popular among the public, the instrument is indispensable in this place of Ishikawa, where performing art is especially flourishing.
Fukushima Sangen Shop in Kanazawa is the only specialty shop, which has a history of 100 years, and exclusively accepted orders for geisha ladies in Chaya-machi in the old days. They are still producing Sangen with the traditional handiwork.
Fukushima Sangen Shop in Kanazawa is the only specialty shop, which has a history of 100 years, and exclusively accepted orders for geisha ladies in Chaya-machi in the old days. They are still producing Sangen with the traditional handiwork.
- address
- Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
- name
- IIshikawa Sangen
- phone
- 076-252-3703