👉 Hokums are a type of traditional Japanese music composed by musicians known as "hokusetsu" or "music makers." They originated in the 17th century and have been used to accompany various forms of entertainment, such as kabuki plays and tea ceremonies. In Japan, hokum is often played on a stringed instrument called a "koto," which was first introduced by the Japanese in the 16th century. Hokums are typically performed with a