“KOTO”is　one　of　the　traditional　Japanese instruments　passed down from generation to generation. The　sound　of　“KOTO”symbolizes　Japanese　culture． Compared　with　western　instruments，the atmosphere of the performers playing the　“KOTO”　and　the　 sound　are　less　gorgeous，but it helps listeners feel the way the Japanese have cherished in their traditional music. The　mellow　sound　affected Japanese　heart for　more　than　ａ　thousand　years，and　still　catch today's　Japanese　people　though　western music 　 instruments　seem to be more popular among Japanese people today．