Toishi (Whetstone), shamisen

Photo:Shinya Maezaki2020-01-29

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

From left to right, they are called Aoto, Nakato and Shiageto.Aoto is used for medium polishing. Nakato and Shiageto are used for the final finishing polish.

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Title: Toishi (Whetstone), shamisen
Creator: Photo:Shinya Maezaki
Date Created: 2020-01-29
Location Created: Higashiyama's Ajiki Alley
Original Language: Japanese
Subject Keywords: Shamisen
Type: Musical instrument
Rights: © Satoshi Nonaka

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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