National Federation of Japanese Musical Instruments Association(ZENHOUREN) is a national organization dedicated to preserving and advancing Japanese traditional musical instruments and the culture surrounding them.

We support the craftsmanship, artistry, and heritage of instruments such as the koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, biwa, and taiko, while also strengthening the businesses and professionals who sustain these traditions today and into the future.

By bringing together makers, performers, educators, researchers, and industry partners across Japan, ZENHOUREN connects tradition with innovation—creating new opportunities for cultural exchange, artistic expression, and global engagement.

We conducted a three-day official exhibition at the Osaka–Kansai Expo in September 2025.

Our Activities

• ･Preserving traditional craftsmanship and musical heritage through research and documentation
• ･Promoting traditional Japanese music and music education through performances, workshops, and outreach programs
• ･Collaborating with government agencies, museums, universities, and cultural and industry organizations
• ･Organizing exhibitions, trade fairs, cultural events, and promotional programs in Japan and internationally
• ･Supporting networking and information exchange among members

ZENHOUREN works to ensure that Japanese Instruments continue to resonate worldwide—both as cultural treasures and as living elements of a dynamic industry.