Examines major writers and texts of the no, kyogen, kabuki, and bunraku theaters, including the plays and critical writings of such authors as Kannami Kiyotsugu, Zeami Motokiyo, Konparu Zenchiku, and ...

It became a centerpiece for performances to preserve, and pass on, traditional performing arts such as Kabuki, Bunraku puppet theater and Nihon Buyo. The facility's large theater has a 20-meter ...

The national government also bears a portion of the expenses for training programs conducted by holding bodies and local governments. In addition to these, the National Theatre conducts training ...

According to a poll conducted last year by the Cultural Affairs Agency, only 2.7% of respondents said they had watched any traditional performing art, including Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki or Bunraku ...