Japan is renowned for producing top-notch products, a testament to their commitment to quality. Their expertise extends seamlessly to crafting traditional instruments, an art they've perfected over time.
To cut to the chase: if you're eyeing a Japanese Traditional Instrument, your best bet is to get it straight from Japan. By doing this, you're ensuring that you're getting the real deal, the finest quality. These instruments aren't just objects; they carry a slice of Japan's history and they sound incredible too. It's like bringing a bit of Japan's musical legacy right to your doorstep, and that's pretty awesome.
(Video below: Wagakki Band with Japanese Instrument Band / Heavenly Music)
How cool was that video?! That’s the very reason why, I'm here to show you how to get your hands on Japanese Traditional Instruments from the esteemed artisans at Wagakki Ichiba, who have an impressive 90-year legacy of expertise. And guess what? You can do it all through ZenMarket. Let's dive in and explore together!
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What can you buy from Wagakkiichiba?
Wagakkiichiba offers a wide variety of instruments, from secondhand to brand new, including shamisens, kotos, and accessories. They also have music sheets available for purchase. All of the instruments at Wagakkiichiba are meticulously crafted by experienced artisans.
The store takes pride in its commitment to quality, and they offer a satisfaction guarantee on all of their products.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, Wagakiichiba is the perfect place to find the traditional Japanese instrument of your dreams.
How to buy from Wagakiichiba
Step 1. Go to Wagakkiichiba's website and change the language to English
Currently WagakkiIchiba’s website is all in Japanese. But fear not! If you’re using Google chrome, a simple right-click and translate will do the trick, or if you have the plug in installed, just simply click on the translate button on the URL bar. Remember, it’s not perfect, but it makes browsing a breeze.
Step 2. Search for the item you are looking for
On the right side of the website, you will see a little magnifying glass. Click on this icon and a search bar should appear. Type in what you are looking for.
** Note: The search bar will only work if you type the item in Japanese. But no worries I got your back!
We have listed the words that you may be looking for in Japanese below and if they are not there check out this blog to help you find items in Japanese. Once you have typed your desired product, click view all to see the selection.
| Instrument |
Description |
中古 (Secondhand) |
Japanese script |
| Tsuzumi |
A hand drum with an hourglass shape, commonly used in Noh and Kabuki theater. |
中古鼓 |
鼓 |
| Kane |
A set of hand bells often used in temples and ceremonies. |
中古鉦 |
鉦 |
| Fue |
A general term for Japanese flutes, which come in various shapes and sizes. |
中古笛 |
笛 |
| Nohkan |
A bamboo flute used in Noh theater performances. |
中古能管 |
能管 |
| Kagura suzu |
A set of bells used in Shinto music and rituals. |
中古神楽鈴 |
神楽鈴 |
| Sanshin |
A three-stringed Okinawan instrument resembling the shamisen. |
中古三線 |
三線 |
| Kobiki |
A type of fipple flute used in the Shinto ceremony of "Kagura". |
中古小引 |
小引 |
| Wadaiko |
A term for various types of Japanese drums, including the larger Taiko drums. |
中古和太鼓 |
和太鼓 |
| Kakko |
A small barrel-shaped drum used in various types of Japanese music. |
中古鞨鼓 |
鞨鼓 |
| Uchiwa-daiko |
A hand-held drum in the shape of a fan, used in festivals and performances. |
中古団扇太鼓 |
団扇太鼓 |
Once you have inputted what you are looking for, you can then start browsing all the available products based on the item of your choice. When you find the one that you love, click on it to see the full information of the product.
Step 3. Find out more about your item!
Wagakkiichiba is super amazing when it comes to listing product information. Do take advantage of this information to make sure to find that one true piece of art that you are looking for.
Depends on the product you choose, there will be an option to change different accessories and/or material to your preference. Choose the preffered option and this is the time to take out a note and jot it down.
There will be a lot of information available for you towards the bottom of the page to go through to make your purchase even more satisfactory. Make sure you check it out and get to know the product of your choice!
***** Regarding Delivery
Do take note about their shipping fee terms located at the bottomleft side of the page. Purchases more than 10,000 yen will get free shipping to our warehouse.
And ladies and gentlemen, that is pretty much what you need from here! No need to make a Japanese account nor put any details in Japanese because ZenMarket is here to save the day!
Step 4. Get purchasing!
Once you are happy with the product of your choice, it's time to use the service that makes all these possible, (drumroll please) ZenMarket! Simply go to ZenMarket's website and log in to your account. If you haven't already made an account, register for free here and get 500 ZenPoints immediately!
Then, all you have to do is copy and paste the item URL into the search bar of our website, input item details that you jotted down (size, color, etc.) into the pop-up box.
And just like that, VOILA the item is added to your cart! and if you haven't done already, to take advantage of our services, continue shopping on our website or better yet browse more on different Japanese websites and ship them altogether to your doorstep. Easy right!
Get to Wagakiichiba now!
Also Read: HOW TO ORDER JAPANESE MUSIC EQUIPMENT FROM DIGIMART JAPAN
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