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Traditional instruments are one of the representative arts of Japan.Koto’s (Japanese harp), Samisen’s (Japanese banjo), and Wadaiko’s (Japanese drum) are especially famous among them and there are various more traditional instruments in Japan.Marusan Hashimoto Inc. produces the substantial strings for the various string instruments in Japan. Silken threads are commonly used as the string.Japan is one of the few countries around the world nowadays using silken threads in an instrumental use.The valuation of Japanese traditional instruments is elevating nowadays by virtue of the professional musicians performing abroad, but you may say that the beautiful and mellow afterglow can only be performed by the silken thread strings. We are intending to outthrust the attractiveness of this silken thread strings worldwide.Silk goods produced by Marusan Hashimioto Inc., the top company of strings for Japanese traditional instruments, can be processed in the use of silk-rope strings, silk made laces and so on.We are looking forward for your interest to our company.