The flute now known as the 'shakuhachi' was developed in Japan in the 16th century and is called the "fuke shakuhachi" (普化尺八). This style of shakuhachi is longer and thicker than the older shakuhachi, and its volume, range, scale, and tone are superior to those of the older shakuhachi. It is made from the base of the bamboo, and the average length is 54.5 cm, which corresponds to 1 "shaku" 8 "sun", the outside diameter is 4 cm, and there are 5 finger holes. (4 front, 1 back)