Cool Japan S2021E13 - Musical Instruments

Japanese pianos, wind instruments and guitars have the greatest share in the world. The secret to their popularity is the uncompromising craftsmanship of sincere craftsmen and the inquisitive minds of Japanese people who continue to make improvements without end. In one of the world's top 3 musical competitions, 5 out of 10 finalists chose Japanese instruments. Instruments made in Japan are becoming representative of the next generation of Japan. So we put the spotlight on Japanese instruments and investigate Japanese people's relationships with instruments.