JAPANS

MUSIC &
CULTURE

Regine Talisayon
BSN-IIIA
Japanese Music
is electric and
diverse.
Many instruments such as the KOTO,
were introduced in the 9th and 10th
centuries.
The accompanied recitative of the Noh
drama dates from the 14th century and
the popular folk music with the guitar-
like SHAMIREN.
From the 16th western classical music, introduced in the
late 19th century, now forms an integral part of the
Japanese culture. The imperial court ensemble GAGAKU
has influenced the work of some modern western
composers Notable classical composers from Japan
include Toru Takemitsu and Rentaro Taki
Toru Takemitsu & Rentaro Taki
 Popular music in post war
Japan has been heavily
influenced by American and
European trends, which has
led to the evolution of J-POP or
Japanese Popular music.
JAPANESE
CULTURE
 Japanese culture has evolved
greatly from its origins.
Contemporary culture combines
influences from Asia, Europe, and
North America.
Traditional Japanese Art
includes crafts such as
ceramic, textile, lacquerware,
swords, and dolls.
Ceramics
Japanese Textile
Lacquer Wares
Swords
Doll
 Perfromance of bunraku, kabuki, noh
dance and rakugo, and other
practices, the tea ceremony, ikebana,
martial arts, calligraphy, origami,
onsen, geisha, and games.
Bunraku
Noh Dance
Rakugo
Tea Ceremony
Ikebana
Martial Arts
Caligraphy
Origami
Onsen
Geisha
Games
 Japan has developed system
for the protection and
promotion of both tangible and
intangible Culture Properties
and National Treasure.