Traditional Music
There are two forms of music recognized to be the oldest forms of traditional Japanese music. They are shōmyō or Buddhist chanting, and gagaku or orchestral court music.The shamisen or samis, also called sangen is a three-stringed, Japanese musical instrument
derived from the Chinese instrument sanxian. It is played with a plectrum
called a bachi.
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Japan Music
AKB48 is a girl group based in Tokyo. AKB48's producer, Yasushi Akimoto, wanted to form a girl group with its own theater and performing daily so fans could always see them live. Akimoto has expanded the AKB48 concept to several sister groups in China, Japan and Indonesia, with upcoming groups announced for the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. I think I would like them because I like most english pop girl groups. Yes I was able to listen to there music on youtube and I found that the tunes were catchy.
Waitangi Day
Waitangi day is a public holiday is held on 6 February every year. The national holiday was first declared in 1974, and since then has grown in significance for all New Zealanders. Official celebrations are held at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands, Northland, but there are also other events throughout the country.
On Waitangi day me and my family go to the beach to spend quality time together.
