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Tajima Shōho

田島 章保

Born 1998

Shakuhachi

Tajima Shōho (Tajima Yotarō) was born September 5, 1898 in Fukui Prefecture.
He studied Chikuho-ryū shakuhachi under Tanaka Shūho and started teaching in 1918.
Over a career that extended almost 60 years, he belonged to the Shūyū-kai and Seibi-kai, was awarded the title of Dai-Shihan, and was a director of the Osaka Sankyoku Association.
He received the 1970 Expo Commemoration Award.

Also Known As 田島 与太郎 (Tajima Yotarō)
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