Sounds of Ancient Japan: Musical Instruments Revived

Discover the relationship between music and Buddhism through ancient Japanese instruments such as the gogen-biwa and kugo from the Shosoin Repository in Nara, artifacts restored from Chinese archaeological sites, and paintings of Buddha playing musical instruments. Although you won’t be able to touch or play with the instruments, there will be videos of concerts featuring the instruments so you’ll have a rough idea of what they sound like.