I have work since the beginning of Springtime on 4 different shakuhachi :
1.8 ji-ari – 2.1 ji-nashi – 2.2 Myoan style Ji-nashi – 3.0 Hochiku ji-nashi
I built each of this shakuhachi with a specific state of mind, searching for sounds based on very different criteria.
I feel satisfied with being more and more able to aim to one type of sound, and then select the good piece of bamboo and work it specifically to approach what I’m searching.
— « How long does it takes you to build a flute ? »
— « Several hours and over fifteen years ! »
