This is "Tsugaru Shamisen Monogatari" from the special 25th-anniversary issue of "Min'yo Bunka," published by Sankei Shimbun. It details the life of Nitaro (1857-1928), the founder of Tsugaru shamisen, whose real name was Nitaro Akimoto. The author is Kazuo Daijo, a prominent Japanese Tsugaru shamisen performer and researcher. The issue features many illustrations, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. It is currently difficult to obtain.