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  • Kabuki Costume - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Hairpiece - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Elaborate Kabuki Kimono - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Poster - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Poster - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Poster - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Costume - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Costume - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Costume - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki-za Ginza Metro Station - Tokyo's famous Kabuki-za Theater first opened in 1889 and has been closed since 2010 for renovations.  Kabuki-za's reconstruction was due to concerns over the building's ability to survive earthquakes, as well as accessibility issues. It now has its own subway entrance and exit.  It's grand opening is set for early April 2013. Japan's traditional performing art of Kabuki is loved by people around the world. Rhythmical lines spoken by actors, colorful makeup and a stage full of devices for special effects are essential characteristics of Kabuki, but the most important is that all the roles, including those of women are played by male actors.
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  • Kabuki-za Stage - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki-za Stage - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Cutout at Kabuki-za Gallery - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
    kabuki-za-gallery-2.jpg
  • Tokyo's famous Kabuki-za Theater first opened in 1889 and has been closed since 2010 for renovations.  Kabuki-za's reconstruction was due to concerns over the building's ability to survive earthquakes, as well as accessibility issues. It now has its own subway entrance and exit.  It's grand opening is set for early April 2013. Japan's traditional performing art of Kabuki is loved by people around the world. Rhythmical lines spoken by actors, colorful makeup and a stage full of devices for special effects are essential characteristics of Kabuki, but the most important is that all the roles, including those of women are played by male actors.
    kabuki-za-4.jpg
  • Kabuki-za Stage - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
    kabuki-za-gallery-9.jpg
  • Tokyo's famous Kabuki-za Theater first opened in 1889 and has been closed since 2010 for renovations.  Kabuki-za's reconstruction was due to concerns over the building's ability to survive earthquakes, as well as accessibility issues. It now has its own subway entrance and exit.  It's grand opening is set for early April 2013. Japan's traditional performing art of Kabuki is loved by people around the world. Rhythmical lines spoken by actors, colorful makeup and a stage full of devices for special effects are essential characteristics of Kabuki, but the most important is that all the roles, including those of women are played by male actors.
    kabuki-za-6.jpg
  • Tokyo's famous Kabuki-za Theater first opened in 1889 and has been closed since 2010 for renovations.  Kabuki-za's reconstruction was due to concerns over the building's ability to survive earthquakes, as well as accessibility issues. It now has its own subway entrance and exit.  It's grand opening is set for early April 2013. Japan's traditional performing art of Kabuki is loved by people around the world. Rhythmical lines spoken by actors, colorful makeup and a stage full of devices for special effects are essential characteristics of Kabuki, but the most important is that all the roles, including those of women are played by male actors.
    kabuki-za-7.jpg
  • Tokyo's famous Kabuki-za Theater first opened in 1889 and has been closed since 2010 for renovations.  Kabuki-za's reconstruction was due to concerns over the building's ability to survive earthquakes, as well as accessibility issues. It now has its own subway entrance and exit.  It's grand opening is set for early April 2013. Japan's traditional performing art of Kabuki is loved by people around the world. Rhythmical lines spoken by actors, colorful makeup and a stage full of devices for special effects are essential characteristics of Kabuki, but the most important is that all the roles, including those of women are played by male actors.
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  • Cutout at Kabuki-za Gallery - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
    kabuki-za-gallery-10.jpg
  • Built in Kotohira in 1835, Kanamaruza Theater is Japan's oldest surviving, complete kabuki playhouse. From time to time, it still stages kabuki performances. When no shows are held, the theater is open to visitors who can explore Kanamaruza's audience hall, stage, and dressing rooms. Be sure to check out the basement to see the workings of the human powered rotating stage and trapdoors used by actors to dramatically enter and exit performances.
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  • Built in Kotohira in 1835, Kanamaruza Theater is Japan's oldest surviving, complete kabuki playhouse. From time to time, it still stages kabuki performances. When no shows are held, the theater is open to visitors who can explore Kanamaruza's audience hall, stage, and dressing rooms. Be sure to check out the basement to see the workings of the human powered rotating stage and trapdoors used by actors to dramatically enter and exit performances.
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  • Kabuki actor Mizuka getting dressed for a performance. Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Jubei Kabuki Character - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kabuki Character Mask, Japan Expo - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Kurobei Pouring Water, Kabuki Character - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Edo Period Kabuki Performance -  Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater developed during the Edo Period.  Kabuki is rich in showmanship and involves elaborately designed costumes, outlandish wigs, extraordinary makeup and exaggerated actions performed by the actors. Highly stylized movements convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult for speakers of modern Japanese to fully understand.  Plots are based on historical events, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, and other well-known stories.  Dynamic stage sets: revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the quick changing of a scene or the appearance or disappearance of actors.  Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a stunning performance.  Kabuki is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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  • Opened in 1923 as a Neo-Renaissance style theater, Shochichu-za was newly rebuilt in 1997, During renovations the original facade was kept along with interior design. Wide variety of genre of entertainment is presented here from Kabuki to musicals are being performed.
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  • Shochichu-za was newly rebuilt in 1997, During renovations the original facade was kept along with interior design. Wide variety of genre of entertainment is presented here from Kabuki to musicals are being performed..
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  • 42. Kyogen 狂言  Meaning literally “wild speech” Kyogen is a traditional form of Japanese comic theater, with close links to Noh theater even though the contents of the two forms could not be more different.  Movements in Kyogen are exaggerated with slapstick elements, making the play easy to understand for everyone.  The actors do not wear masks, unlike Noh nor Kabuki and few props or stage sets are used. The emphasis of kyogen is on dialogue and action rather than on music or dance. Short Kyogen pieces are presented as a sort of intermission between Noh play acts.  Many elements in Kyogen have influenced kabuki theater.
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  • 42. Kyogen 狂言  Meaning literally “wild speech” Kyogen is a traditional form of Japanese comic theater, with close links to Noh theater even though the contents of the two forms could not be more different.  Movements in Kyogen are exaggerated with slapstick elements, making the play easy to understand for everyone.  The actors do not wear masks, unlike Noh nor Kabuki and few props or stage sets are used. The emphasis of kyogen is on dialogue and action rather than on music or dance. Short Kyogen pieces are presented as a sort of intermission between Noh play acts.  Many elements in Kyogen have influenced kabuki theater.
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  • Kabuki-za Rooftop Garden - Although most people visit Kabuki-za in Tokyo only to see kabuki theatre, many people are not aware that upstairs there is a gallery with kimono displays, stage sets, props and a rooftop Japanese garden.
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  • A Norimono is a Japanese palanquin, usued only these days in kabuki theatre, though in the past it was a mode of transport for Japanese of the samurai class and their families, back when slave labor was tolerated, as it took 2 men to carry the passengers on their shoulders.
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