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More About Traditional Japanese Performing Arts?

Are you at a loss for what to see? Or do you need a little more background to prepare for a forthcoming performance?
You can start by exploring the links below, which provide a wide range of information on traditional Japanese performing arts.

National Theatre Online

This online platform offers a wide array of clips from our performances and videos related to traditional Japanese performing arts.
Invitation to Kabuki

Kabuki is a traditional popular drama theater with music and dance performed only by male actors in a highly stylized manner.
Invitation to Bunraku

Bunraku is a collaborative art synchronizing narrative recitation, shamisen music, and puppetry in performance.
Invitation to Nohgaku

Noh is a highly sophisticated mask play with a long history. While its sibling, Kyogen, is a comedic, conversational play.