The "sasara," also known as "ita-sasara" or "bin-sasara," is a Japanese musical instrument. It is a percussion instrument made by stringing together thin pieces of bamboo or wood. Holding the handles at both ends, the instrument produces a "cha" sound by opening and closing the wooden pieces or by snapping them. It is famous as an accompanying instrument for the folk song "Kokiriko-bushi" from the Gokayama region of Toyama Prefecture. It is also sometimes used as a cleaning tool.