When the Meiji government did permit the playing of shakuhachi again, it was only as an accompanying instrument to the koto, shamisen, etc. It was not until later that honkyoku were allowed to be played publicly again as solo pieces.
Când cântatul la shakuhachi a fost permis din nou, a fost doar ca instrument de acompaniament pentru koto, shamisen etc. Doar mai târziu piese honkyoku puteau fi cântate solo.