The following is a list of notable shakuhachi and hotchiku players, arranged by surname.
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- Phil Nyokai James
- Tokumaru Jumei
- Notomi Judo
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- Randy Raine-Reusch
- Alcvin Ramos
- Brian Ritchie (Brian Tairaku Ritchie)
- Rodrigo Rodriguez
- Ned Rothenberg