The koto is a stringed instrument with a long hollow body and movable bridges. The instrument originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 7th or 8th century.
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- KotoWorld Includes introduction, tuning, popular performers, discography, mailing list, and links.
- O-Koto Introduction to the instrument, Sakura Sakura, and a virtual koto [Flash required].
- Koto Scores Scores for learning the koto, using Hiro, Nogi, Gaku, and Western tunings. Includes MIDI samples, sound dictionary, and a score generator.
- Washington Toho Koto Society Washington, DC group of players and friends. Includes calendar of events, photo gallery, and CD ordering.
- Koto: Japanese Traditional Musical Instrument Koto information, sound clips, and instruction.
- Kids Web Japan: Koto Brief history of traditional instruments, parts of the koto with photographs, and an interactive virtual koto.