I really like songs that incorporate classical Asian instruments. They can be modern or not, I just like the sound of them.

Links related.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4o7CYhgdE
http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01228/
http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR00458/

Anyone have any artist or songs they can recommend that fit in similar theme?

The VM Japan Original Soundtrack (NW10102500) is a modern, Asian instrumental soundtrack that's very good. Given your examples, I believe that soundtrack will meet your expectations quite nicely. I prefer it more than the Okami Original Soundtrack, which revolves mostly around Japanese instruments and receives a ton of praise, though in a more traditional fashion. Another soundtrack that might be worth your while is the Shinobi Original Sountrack (STF-0010), which also has a modern feel to it as well. Other game soundtracks that contain mostly Asian instruments would include any Samurai Spirits soundtrack, any Tenchu soundtrack, and any Bakumatsu Roman soundtrack.

Hope that helps.

I agree about the Shinobi OST. Based on your links, I think you would really like it.