The history of shamisen
Shamisen is the instrument that is actually introduced into Japan from China.
Shamisen is an improvement on the “Sanshin,” and developed it that is came to the Ryukyu Island from China during the Muromachi period (1338-1573.) Also, Shamisen is officially came to Japan around Sixteen Century. After half Century, Japan improved a “Sanshin” to match with Japanese music.
This is the root of “Shamisen” that is a peculiar to stringed instrument that has elements of melodious and percussion.
The person who improvement and created has been introduced Biwa Buddhist priest or blind musician who is the originator of “Shamisen Kumima.”