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We introduce Handwork, traditional crafts, folk art and traditional foods
made by craftsmen in the Tohoku region of Japan ，
that have been handed down from generation to generation,
and sell them by mail order .
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Kobo Shirotori
Ocarina
Ken'ichi Shirotori
Ocarina made by a performer |
Mr. Shiratori's Ocarina is all handmade by one person, from kneading clay to tuning and firing.
His goal was to make the Ocarina as a musical instrument, and the selection of clay, the shape of the instrument, airway, singing hole, tone hole, tuning, surface processing, firing, etc., were all studied to create the current instrument. |
 
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-Shirotori Kenichi's Profile-
He met Ocarina when he was twelve years old.
in1999 He studied under Kenji Ogawa (flutist and okarina player) to learn
how to make and play okarina.
in2003 He established the " Kobo Shirotori Ocarina ", where
he makes and teaches Ocarina and performs
in various places.
He is a lecturer at the NHK Cultural Center Fukushima class and
also teaches at cultural centers.
He is a bassoonist, saxophonist, clarinetist, and band trainer.
Many citizens' brass bands have been established.
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- My trip to Tohoku this time was to visit Kenichi Shirotori's "Ocarina Workshop" in Sendai.
We've known each other since the year I was assigned to Abukuma Cave, so we've been doing business for 10 years already.
The first was a request for a concert at Takine Goten in Abukuma Cave.
Looking back on the beginning, there were a lot of interesting memories.
At the staff meeting, there was a lot of discussion about the possibility
that the concert might cause problems in the limestone cave, but after
bringing up the example of Shuho Cave, we finally got the go-ahead and
made it happen.
- In Ocarina's performance, the humidity had a big impact.
When he played Piccolo C, the sound became so heavy that it was difficult to hear the high notes.
I think it was also the first time Shirotori had experienced this.
- Afterwards, I am also making a request in the concert of the forest of
Hatori Lake Kogen Regina.
After this, I am envisioning a musical event on the eve of my handiwork tour, and I will be asked to perform there. Now I'm looking forward to it.
- I took some photos, and during that time, I asked him about various points of Ocarina's construction.
I don't think there are many Ocarina's that aren't half-assed and that are so solidly made.
As he, Shirotori, mentioned, the Ocarina sold elsewhere was made by a potter, not a musician.
From scales to making instruments of sound, melody and the musician's area of expertise is supposed to be.
A potter's skill is probably necessary, but I don't think there are many
people who have both of these things.
- These things will take six months to a year to make, but it is the fate
of handmade products. Your own unique work is a handcrafted product.
We are fortunate that "Shimosuke, Aizu, Tsugaru The specialized in Handicrafts " is able to handle these products.
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●Bird mark (this mark is the product of " Kobo Shirotori Ocarina ").
His last name, Shirotori, means "white bird".
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●There are 5 kinds of Ocarina
"Piccolo C, Soprano F, Alto C, Tenor F, Bass C".
Alto C is recommended for a good start. |
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●the seven tools of the trade
(plaster molds, pongee, thickness measuring instruments,
ebony molds for airways) |
| Product Information |
- The price is the price of the main unit. A separate consumption tax will be added.
(Rates revised Oct. 01, 2019)
- The workshop Shirotori Ocarina is a custom-made product.
It will take about 6 months to make the product.
It is also excellent as a pottery.
He is making "Ocarina as an instrument".
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・Piccolo C
￥４５，０００
6.5 cm high x 11.5 cm
wide×Width 3.0cm
Product code OT-01001 |
・Soprano F
￥４５，０００
7.5 cm high x 12.5 cm
wide.×3.5 cm wide
Product code OT-01002 |
・Alto C
￥４５，０００
9.5 cm high x 14.5 cm
wide×4.5cm wide
Product code OT-01003 |
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・Tenor F
￥５６，０００
12.5 cm high x 18.0 cm
wide×Width 7.5cm
Product code OT-01004 |
・Bus C
￥６７，０００
14.0cm high x 21.0cm
wide.×Width 8.0cm
Product code OT-01005 |
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