John Kaizan Neptune is one of the world's leading players of the shakuhachi, a type of Japanese bamboo flute. He talks about making his own instruments and what the shakuhachi can teach us about life.

Made of metal, usually silver or gold ... The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese bamboo flute, known for its meditative and breathy tone. Played vertically, it has four finger holes on the ...

Also, COVID-19 gave another blow. Teizo Fujimaru, from Akita, was the legendary player of shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute used in minyo. He survived the battle of Shumushu island and ...