tonkori
The tonkori is a traditional musical instrument originating from the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido and surrounding areas. It is a plucked string instrument, often described as a type of zither or harp. The tonkori typically has five strings, though some historical examples may have had more or fewer. These strings are stretched over a long, often elaborately carved wooden body.
The construction of the tonkori varies, but it generally features a hollow wooden soundbox. The strings are
Historically, the tonkori played a significant role in Ainu culture, serving as a central instrument in their