Koto music and cherry blossom viewing at Himeji Castle

Koto music and cherry blossom viewing at Himeji Castle

Koto music is played at a cherry blossom viewing ceremony at the Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture on April 4. Wearing kimonos, some 100 players staged a performance of the 13-stringed zither-like music instrument to complement the annual event.

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