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Kimura Yūsai

木村 友斎

Kimura Yūsai
3/22/1896 - 4/3/1985

Shakuhachi

Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1896. Studied shakuhachi with Araki Kodō III. Upon the early passing of Kodō IV, it fell to Kimura to teach Kinko-ryū shakuhachi to Araki Tatsuya (Kodō V). Kimura was a longtime consultant for the Japan Sankyoku Association before his passing in 1985.

Also Known As 木村重治 Kimura Shigeharu
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Pieces KanjiLengthAlbumInstrument
Shiki no Asobi 四季の遊 12'25 Sokyoku Jiuta Taikei 55 Shakuhachi