Popular on mainland Japan in the Edo period (1600-1868). This form of verse is said to have been brought to Okinawa by Yakabi Choki. Many of the songs were sung in 7-5 syllables during travels. These songs were very popular sang with the shamisen.
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Popular on mainland Japan in the Edo period (1600-1868). This form of verse is said to have been brought to Okinawa by Yakabi Choki. Many of the songs were sung in 7-5 syllables during travels. These songs were very popular sang with the shamisen.
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