Japanese traditional music hi-res stock photography and images

Japanese traditional koto (Japanese traditional music instrument) Stock Photo

RMF72AY7–Japanese traditional koto (Japanese traditional music instrument)

Washington, D.C., USA - April 14, 2018 Japanese Traditional music band playing in the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Parade Stock Photo

RFMCHHKK–Washington, D.C., USA - April 14, 2018 Japanese Traditional music band playing in the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Parade

Japanese women playing music and drums wearing traditional clothing. Hand-colored print Stock Photo

RMB66AK8–Japanese women playing music and drums wearing traditional clothing. Hand-colored print

Japanese traditional music instrument Stock Photo

RFR47KC7–Japanese traditional music instrument

RMBA4T7R–Japanese women playing Koto

Taiko, traditional japanese music performance Stock Photo

RMB30KT0–Taiko, traditional japanese music performance

Traditional Japanese women sit singing songs, 1892 Stock Photo

RMTXGFGC–Traditional Japanese women sit singing songs, 1892

Young woman from the 'Sakura' ensemble - company specialized in Minyo, japanese traditional dance and music. Stock Photo

RFCP0XN3–Young woman from the 'Sakura' ensemble - company specialized in Minyo, japanese traditional dance and music.

A traditional musician performing in an event during culture day Stock Photo

RM2M5TWAW–A traditional musician performing in an event during culture day

[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Women Playing Music ] — Young Japanese women in kimono and traditional hairdo playing the koto (front) and the shamisen (back). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RMWP6AF5–[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Women Playing Music ] — Young Japanese women in kimono and traditional hairdo playing the koto (front) and the shamisen (back). 20th century vintage postcard.

RMDR2WY6–Japanese music lady

RMF7NKT0–Traditional Japanese women sit singing songs, 1892

Portrait of an unknown Japanese woman with kokyū, Japanese woman in traditional dress, she plays the kokyū, a stringed instrument for Japanese music called hōgaku., Shin-E-Do (mentioned on object), publisher: Shin-E-Do (mentioned on object), Kobe, 1860 - 1890, paper, albumen print, height 270 mm × width 203 mm Stock Photo

RM2HB7KBB–Portrait of an unknown Japanese woman with kokyū, Japanese woman in traditional dress, she plays the kokyū, a stringed instrument for Japanese music called hōgaku., Shin-E-Do (mentioned on object), publisher: Shin-E-Do (mentioned on object), Kobe, 1860 - 1890, paper, albumen print, height 270 mm × width 203 mm

Inspired by Portrait of an unknown Japanese woman with kokyū, Japanese woman in traditional dress, she plays the kokyū, a stringed instrument for Japanese music called hōgaku., Shin-E-Do, publisher: Shin-E-Do, Kobe, 1860 - 1890, paper, albumen print, height 270 mm × width 203 mm, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture Stock Photo

RF2HKE2N1–Inspired by Portrait of an unknown Japanese woman with kokyū, Japanese woman in traditional dress, she plays the kokyū, a stringed instrument for Japanese music called hōgaku., Shin-E-Do, publisher: Shin-E-Do, Kobe, 1860 - 1890, paper, albumen print, height 270 mm × width 203 mm, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture

Hichiriki, Japanese instrument, front view. Stock Photo

RMPFD3W8–Hichiriki, Japanese instrument, front view.

Traditional music performance in Japan Stock Photo

RMA32J5M–Traditional music performance in Japan

Close-up of man playing Shakuhatchi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute Stock Photo

RMB40KTM–Close-up of man playing Shakuhatchi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute

A late 19th Century illustration of a performance in a Japanese theatre, among the oldest theatre traditions in the world. Traditional theatre includes Noh, a spiritual drama, and its comic accompaniment kyōgen; kabuki, a dance and music theatrical tradition; bunraku, puppetry; and yose, a spoken drama. Stock Photo

RM2HE2FHB–A late 19th Century illustration of a performance in a Japanese theatre, among the oldest theatre traditions in the world. Traditional theatre includes Noh, a spiritual drama, and its comic accompaniment kyōgen; kabuki, a dance and music theatrical tradition; bunraku, puppetry; and yose, a spoken drama.

Japanese Festival in Summer in Munich held every year in July Germany Europe Stock Photo

RMA3DX0F–Japanese Festival in Summer in Munich held every year in July Germany Europe

RMF72AYC–Japanese traditional koto (Japanese traditional music instrument)

RFMCHHGH–Washington, D.C., USA - April 14, 2018 Japanese Traditional music band playing in the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Parade

Burmese music is a procession to meet the invading Japanese troops, Burma Stock Photo

RMF4XBMX–Burmese music is a procession to meet the invading Japanese troops, Burma

RFR47KC5–Japanese traditional music instrument

RMBA4T6G–Japanese women playing Koto

Japanese traditional music, continuous one line drawing. Woman playing biwa instrument. Minimalist single hand drawn vector illustration, cultural fol Stock Vector

RF2RHMMGJ–Japanese traditional music, continuous one line drawing. Woman playing biwa instrument. Minimalist single hand drawn vector illustration, cultural fol

A photograph of a Japanese woman playing music. Published in Views & Costumes of Japan by Stillfried and Andersen (Yokohama, 1877). Stock Photo

RF2N092CP–A photograph of a Japanese woman playing music. Published in Views & Costumes of Japan by Stillfried and Andersen (Yokohama, 1877).

Close up of leather skin top of so called traditional Japanese 'Nagado' drum percussion music instrument Stock Photo

RFW72K69–Close up of leather skin top of so called traditional Japanese 'Nagado' drum percussion music instrument

RM2M5TWAT–A traditional musician performing in an event during culture day

[ 1890s Japan - Geisha Playing Music ] — Young Japanese women in kimono and traditional hairdo playing the shamisen (left), the koto (middle) and the fue (right). 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMW13W3H–[ 1890s Japan - Geisha Playing Music ] — Young Japanese women in kimono and traditional hairdo playing the shamisen (left), the koto (middle) and the fue (right). 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

Japanese Geisha standing with her Traditional Shamisen Stock Photo

RMG3CYGJ–Japanese Geisha standing with her Traditional Shamisen

Japan, Yokohama town, Sankei-en garden, traditional music group, Stock Photo

RMKAYY2K–Japan, Yokohama town, Sankei-en garden, traditional music group,

Japan: A geisha playing a shamisen, Tokyo, c. 1870s. Geisha, Geiko or Geigi are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. The shamisen or samisen (literally 'three flavor strings'), also called sangen (literally 'three strings') is a three-stringed musical instrument played with a plectrum called a bach. Stock Photo

RM2B016N2–Japan: A geisha playing a shamisen, Tokyo, c. 1870s. Geisha, Geiko or Geigi are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. The shamisen or samisen (literally 'three flavor strings'), also called sangen (literally 'three strings') is a three-stringed musical instrument played with a plectrum called a bach.

Woman playing Japanese traditional music instrument at summer festival Stock Photo

RF2B7YKE7–Woman playing Japanese traditional music instrument at summer festival

A young adult demonstrates the art of traditional Japanese Taiko drumming at a cherry blossom sakura festival in Belleville, New Jersey Stock Photo

RF2RA4FNB–A young adult demonstrates the art of traditional Japanese Taiko drumming at a cherry blossom sakura festival in Belleville, New Jersey

Entertainer in traditional Japanese costume playing clarinet at Japan 2001 Festival, 2001, held in St Fagan's, South Wales. Stock Photo

RMERFF9G–Entertainer in traditional Japanese costume playing clarinet at Japan 2001 Festival, 2001, held in St Fagan's, South Wales.

Three men playing Shakuhatchi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute at Takeda Castle Stock Photo

RMB40KCR–Three men playing Shakuhatchi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute at Takeda Castle

The Tokyo Drummers performing at Fes Festival of Sacred music in 2006 Fez Morocco Stock Photo

RMAR16PC–The Tokyo Drummers performing at Fes Festival of Sacred music in 2006 Fez Morocco

RMA3DX13–Japanese Festival in Summer in Munich held every year in July Germany Europe

RMF72AYA–Japanese traditional koto (Japanese traditional music instrument)

Japanese man playing shakuhachi a traditional Japanese bamboo flute Stock Photo

RMAYNT0X–Japanese man playing shakuhachi a traditional Japanese bamboo flute

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Asakusa, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten Company, Shop Display of Traditional Japanese Drums Stock Photo

RMFBAA0W–Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Asakusa, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten Company, Shop Display of Traditional Japanese Drums

RFR47KBT–Japanese traditional music instrument

RMBA4T6Y–Japanese women playing Koto

A group of musicians playing taiko (traditional Japanese wooden drums) on stage. Photographed at a multicultural festival in Tauranga, New Zealand Stock Photo

RF2F8EJ4F–A group of musicians playing taiko (traditional Japanese wooden drums) on stage. Photographed at a multicultural festival in Tauranga, New Zealand

RF2N092G9–A photograph of a Japanese woman playing music. Published in Views & Costumes of Japan by Stillfried and Andersen (Yokohama, 1877).

Three Japanese Taiko Nagado and Okedo drums standing in a row on stage Stock Photo

RFR9E40B–Three Japanese Taiko Nagado and Okedo drums standing in a row on stage

Beautiful japanese woman playing traditional music instrument. Outdoor portrait Stock Photo

RFFK076G–Beautiful japanese woman playing traditional music instrument. Outdoor portrait

[ 1900s Japan - Traditional Japanese Music Lesson ] — Girls in kimono and traditional hairstyles are practicing singing and playing Japanese musical instruments A tsutsumi (also tsuzumi) shoulder drums, shamisen, a three-stringed musical instrument, and a taiko drum known as ootsutsumi can be seen. The teacher is sitting in the back. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RMWP627H–[ 1900s Japan - Traditional Japanese Music Lesson ] — Girls in kimono and traditional hairstyles are practicing singing and playing Japanese musical instruments A tsutsumi (also tsuzumi) shoulder drums, shamisen, a three-stringed musical instrument, and a taiko drum known as ootsutsumi can be seen. The teacher is sitting in the back. 20th century vintage postcard.

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen Stock Photo

RMG3CYGG–Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen

Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 4th March, 2017. The Japanese Hina Matsuri Festival (known as the Doll festival traditionally and takes place annually on 3 March) was held at Kibble Palace, Glasgow intending to improve the general awareness of japanese culture, food, customs and music. During the festival, the organisers held music lessons, teaching volunteers how to play the traditional Japanese Shime Daiko drum. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMHRWXK1–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 4th March, 2017. The Japanese Hina Matsuri Festival (known as the Doll festival traditionally and takes place annually on 3 March) was held at Kibble Palace, Glasgow intending to improve the general awareness of japanese culture, food, customs and music. During the festival, the organisers held music lessons, teaching volunteers how to play the traditional Japanese Shime Daiko drum. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

Shakuhatchi - traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute. Stock Photo

RMFW5GC6–Shakuhatchi - traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute.

Two Musicians and Dancing Girl, Yokonawa, Japan, Hand-Colored Magic Lantern Slide, Newton & Company, 1920 Stock Photo

RMP58GPH–Two Musicians and Dancing Girl, Yokonawa, Japan, Hand-Colored Magic Lantern Slide, Newton & Company, 1920

Woman playing shamisen on Awa Odori traditional japanese dance festival Stock Photo

RFRC6XCX–Woman playing shamisen on Awa Odori traditional japanese dance festival

Japanese musician in traditional costume playing taiko drums. Japan 2001 Festival at St. Fagan's, South Wales. Drum Stock Photo

RMERFF57–Japanese musician in traditional costume playing taiko drums. Japan 2001 Festival at St. Fagan's, South Wales. Drum

Three men playing Shakuhatchi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute in front of Takeda Castle Stock Photo

RMB40KAA–Three men playing Shakuhatchi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute in front of Takeda Castle

RMAR16R7–The Tokyo Drummers performing at Fes Festival of Sacred music in 2006 Fez Morocco

Montevideo, Uruguay. 28th Sep, 2019. Japanese traditional drums seen during the Japan Fest 2019 in Montevideo.Every year, the Japanese Embassy in Uruguay organizes the Japan festival with the idea of making Japanese culture known in Uruguay, the Japan Festival shows martial arts, gastronomy, dance, music and floriculture to the Uruguayan people. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2A1TG42–Montevideo, Uruguay. 28th Sep, 2019. Japanese traditional drums seen during the Japan Fest 2019 in Montevideo.Every year, the Japanese Embassy in Uruguay organizes the Japan festival with the idea of making Japanese culture known in Uruguay, the Japan Festival shows martial arts, gastronomy, dance, music and floriculture to the Uruguayan people. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News

RMF72AYH–Japanese traditional koto (Japanese traditional music instrument)

Bugaku, a court dance accompanied by Gagaku music, is a Japanese traditional dance blending Buddhist and Shinto elements that has been performed to select elites mostly in Japanese imperial courts for over twelve hundred years. In this way it has been an upper class secret, although after World War II the dance was opened to the public and has even toured around the world in 1959. The dance is marked by its slow, precise and regal movements. The dancers wear intricate traditional Buddhist costumes, which usually include equally beautiful masks. The music and dance pattern is often repeated Stock Photo

RM2B035F7–Bugaku, a court dance accompanied by Gagaku music, is a Japanese traditional dance blending Buddhist and Shinto elements that has been performed to select elites mostly in Japanese imperial courts for over twelve hundred years. In this way it has been an upper class secret, although after World War II the dance was opened to the public and has even toured around the world in 1959. The dance is marked by its slow, precise and regal movements. The dancers wear intricate traditional Buddhist costumes, which usually include equally beautiful masks. The music and dance pattern is often repeated

RMFBAA0X–Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Asakusa, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten Company, Shop Display of Traditional Japanese Drums

traditional Japanese music instrument, koto Stock Photo

RFR47KC8–traditional Japanese music instrument, koto

RMBA4YA1–Japanese women playing Koto

Music performance by the 'Ainu Art Project' at Sapporo Pirka Kotan (Sapporo Ainu Culture Promotion Centre), Sapporo, Hokkaido. Stock Photo

RMBHH2ET–Music performance by the 'Ainu Art Project' at Sapporo Pirka Kotan (Sapporo Ainu Culture Promotion Centre), Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Quartet playing traditional gagaku court music at Shinto ceremony in shrine Stock Photo

RMACEPFE–Quartet playing traditional gagaku court music at Shinto ceremony in shrine

Traditional wooden Japanese Taiko drums with 'Hirado' and 'Okedo' drum in foreground and 'O-Daiko' and 'Nagado' drum in background standing on a stage Stock Photo

RFW4R3J4–Traditional wooden Japanese Taiko drums with 'Hirado' and 'Okedo' drum in foreground and 'O-Daiko' and 'Nagado' drum in background standing on a stage

Japanese musicians performing in Japanese Festival Munich Germany Stock Photo

RMA3DXAB–Japanese musicians performing in Japanese Festival Munich Germany

[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Woman Playing Koto ] — A woman in kimono and traditional Japanese hairstyle plays the koto, a kind of harp. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMW13HGP–[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Woman Playing Koto ] — A woman in kimono and traditional Japanese hairstyle plays the koto, a kind of harp. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

Japanese traditional drum on an empty stage, at a neighborhood festival Stock Photo

RFHW1EXX–Japanese traditional drum on an empty stage, at a neighborhood festival

RMHRWXJW–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 4th March, 2017. The Japanese Hina Matsuri Festival (known as the Doll festival traditionally and takes place annually on 3 March) was held at Kibble Palace, Glasgow intending to improve the general awareness of japanese culture, food, customs and music. During the festival, the organisers held music lessons, teaching volunteers how to play the traditional Japanese Shime Daiko drum. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

Shakuhatchis - three traditional Japanese bamboo flutes. Stock Photo

RMFW5GJ9–Shakuhatchis - three traditional Japanese bamboo flutes.

Los Angeles, USA. 27th July, 2024. A biwa, or Japanese lute (琵琶), on display at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in California. The biwa is used traditionally in narrative storytelling. Credit: Stu Gray/Alamy Live News. Stock Photo

RM2XMG74G–Los Angeles, USA. 27th July, 2024. A biwa, or Japanese lute (琵琶), on display at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in California. The biwa is used traditionally in narrative storytelling. Credit: Stu Gray/Alamy Live News.

Chika Usami is pictured through Irish Musician Moya Brennan's harp in St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, during a photo call to launch the 'In Solidarity with the People of Japan' music concert featuring top Irish Traditional Musicians to raise money to help the victims of the Japanese Earthquake. Stock Photo

RMG49EEB–Chika Usami is pictured through Irish Musician Moya Brennan's harp in St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, during a photo call to launch the 'In Solidarity with the People of Japan' music concert featuring top Irish Traditional Musicians to raise money to help the victims of the Japanese Earthquake.

Taiko drums from Japan being played. Drum Stock Photo

RMERFE5M–Taiko drums from Japan being played. Drum

A man plays the yokobue, or traditional Japanese transverse flute at the Otaue Matsuri, Rice Planting Festival, in Himeji, Japan Stock Photo

RMD26RHH–A man plays the yokobue, or traditional Japanese transverse flute at the Otaue Matsuri, Rice Planting Festival, in Himeji, Japan

Traditional Japanese Drum & Drummer Stock Photo

RMEDPGJ6–Traditional Japanese Drum & Drummer

Montevideo, Uruguay. 28th Sep, 2019. A group of Japanese traditional dancers seen during the Japan Fest 2019 in Montevideo.Every year, the Japanese Embassy in Uruguay organizes the Japan festival with the idea of making Japanese culture known in Uruguay, the Japan Festival shows martial arts, gastronomy, dance, music and floriculture to the Uruguayan people. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2A1TG3F–Montevideo, Uruguay. 28th Sep, 2019. A group of Japanese traditional dancers seen during the Japan Fest 2019 in Montevideo.Every year, the Japanese Embassy in Uruguay organizes the Japan festival with the idea of making Japanese culture known in Uruguay, the Japan Festival shows martial arts, gastronomy, dance, music and floriculture to the Uruguayan people. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News

RMF72AYK–Japanese traditional koto (Japanese traditional music instrument)

Japanese women in traditional kimono dansing with umbrella and fans. Traditional Japanese performance. Stock Photo

RF2G75C0R–Japanese women in traditional kimono dansing with umbrella and fans. Traditional Japanese performance.

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Asakusa, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten Company, Shop Display of Traditional Japanese Drum Stock Photo

RMFBAA10–Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Asakusa, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten Company, Shop Display of Traditional Japanese Drum

RFR47KC9–traditional Japanese music instrument, koto

Closeup of a Japanese woman playing Koto Stock Photo

RMBA4YAG–Closeup of a Japanese woman playing Koto

RMBHH20C–Music performance by the 'Ainu Art Project' at Sapporo Pirka Kotan (Sapporo Ainu Culture Promotion Centre), Sapporo, Hokkaido.

A young Japanese woman demonstrates the ancient and traditional taiko drumming techniques at a sakura cherry blossom festival Stock Photo

RF2KEDPBC–A young Japanese woman demonstrates the ancient and traditional taiko drumming techniques at a sakura cherry blossom festival

Posed photo off a member of the Soh Daiko Japanese American drum group perform at the Sakura Matsuri celebration In Flushing, Queens, New York City. Stock Photo

RM2J6WNYX–Posed photo off a member of the Soh Daiko Japanese American drum group perform at the Sakura Matsuri celebration In Flushing, Queens, New York City.

Man performing traditional dance with Japanese music instrument, Sasara, Gokayama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan Stock Photo

RMEK1APD–Man performing traditional dance with Japanese music instrument, Sasara, Gokayama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women Enjoying Music ] — A day in the life of a young Japanese woman during the Meiji and Taisho Periods in the early 20th century: 7. O-HANA-SAN PROVIDES MUSIC FOR O-KOTO-SAN. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RMWP6MXN–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women Enjoying Music ] — A day in the life of a young Japanese woman during the Meiji and Taisho Periods in the early 20th century: 7. O-HANA-SAN PROVIDES MUSIC FOR O-KOTO-SAN. 20th century vintage postcard.

Japanese girls playing traditional instruments Stock Photo

RMB489J7–Japanese girls playing traditional instruments

RMHRWXJY–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 4th March, 2017. The Japanese Hina Matsuri Festival (known as the Doll festival traditionally and takes place annually on 3 March) was held at Kibble Palace, Glasgow intending to improve the general awareness of japanese culture, food, customs and music. During the festival, the organisers held music lessons, teaching volunteers how to play the traditional Japanese Shime Daiko drum. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

KOTO,Japanese harp with KIMONO.Japanese traditional instrument. Stock Photo

RF2ABDHP5–KOTO,Japanese harp with KIMONO.Japanese traditional instrument.

Buddhist monk in the temple of the Japanese Peace Pagoda in Unawatuna Stock Photo

RMWX0067–Buddhist monk in the temple of the Japanese Peace Pagoda in Unawatuna

Tokyo, Japan - Female musicians wearing traditional clothes and playing Koto, a Japanese plucked half-tube zither instrument. Stock Photo

RF2F66A6B–Tokyo, Japan - Female musicians wearing traditional clothes and playing Koto, a Japanese plucked half-tube zither instrument.

Samisen being played by Japanese woman wearing a traditional kimono. postcard series 'Japanese at home'. Stock Photo

RMKD6HJT–Samisen being played by Japanese woman wearing a traditional kimono. postcard series 'Japanese at home'.

Group of musicians playing traditional japanese flute and bell music in a small festival Stock Photo

RMW6DWRD–Group of musicians playing traditional japanese flute and bell music in a small festival

Member of a Taiko group performing Stock Photo

RM2HT1R4F–Member of a Taiko group performing

RM2A1TG53–Montevideo, Uruguay. 28th Sep, 2019. A group of Japanese traditional dancers seen during the Japan Fest 2019 in Montevideo.Every year, the Japanese Embassy in Uruguay organizes the Japan festival with the idea of making Japanese culture known in Uruguay, the Japan Festival shows martial arts, gastronomy, dance, music and floriculture to the Uruguayan people. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News