Japanese Instruments
Everything published on Viyolens under Japanese Instruments — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Koto for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning the koto rewards patience over speed from the very first lesson — here's exactly what your first weeks will actually involve.
Koto Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A long plank of paulownia with thirteen strings that rewards patience — here's what a koto is, where it came from, and how it actually works.
The Best Kotos for the Money
A beginner's koto, a student's koto and a performer's koto are solving different problems — here's how value actually breaks down by tier.
Koto: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A good koto is judged by its wood, its bridges and how honestly every string responds — here's exactly what to check before you buy.
Common Koto Mistakes to Avoid
The koto asks for a particular kind of patience — here are the mistakes that most often get in the way of it, told kindly.
