Aketa

General information
Aketa is one of the oldest Japanese brand of ocarina. HAKETAGAWA Takashi started researching production of ocarinas in 1928 and in 1948 produced the first fully chromatic 12 holes ocarina, with a 1.5 octave range: the ancestor of all such ocarinas. After HAKETAGAWA Taskashi's death in 1959, his wife took over the production. In 1968, Aketa ocarina production reached 1,000 units per months.

Product
All Aketa ocarinas are in ceramic and glazed with typical Japanese finish as if part of the glaze had been abraded. Aketa ocarinas are famous for their 12 holes ocarinas, considered among the bests.

Distribution
Aketa ocarinas are primarily sold by Prima Gakki