Music: ‘Sanshin punk rock band’ Yamato

Yamato is a three-piece band from mainland Japan who are labeling themselves as a “sanshin punk rock band.” Lead vocalist, Hitoshi Tawaratsumida from Kagoshima Prefecture, plays sanshin and guitar (albeit not at the same time 😛 ) for the trio. The band’s second album, “Tabi no waraji no tsume wo kiru” (11/7/07 release), will feature a cover of BEGIN’s “Shimanchu nu Takara” — punk rocked. Check out the band’s PVs on their YouTube channel. [Via bounce.com.]