Kokyū

The kokyū (胡弓) { 胡弓 } is a traditional Japanese string instrument, the only one played with a bow. Although it was introduced to Japan from China along with the shamisen, its material, shape, and sound are unique to Japan. The instrument also exists in an Okinawan version, called kūchō (胡弓 くーちょー) in the Okinawan language.

Kokyū

The kokyū (胡弓) { 胡弓 } is a traditional Japanese string instrument, the only one played with a bow. Although it was introduced to Japan from China along with the shamisen, its material, shape, and sound are unique to Japan. The instrument also exists in an Okinawan version, called kūchō (胡弓 くーちょー) in the Okinawan language.