{"id":690,"date":"2010-08-22T05:04:32","date_gmt":"2010-08-22T05:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/?p=690"},"modified":"2010-08-23T05:12:35","modified_gmt":"2010-08-23T05:12:35","slug":"traditional-japanese-theater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/traditional-japanese-theater\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Japanese Theater"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional Japanese theater is elaborate, interesting, and a feast for the eyes. I would recommend seeing at least one traditional Japanese performance out of the three main forms of traditional Japanese theater.<\/p>\n<p>N\u014d (<strong>\u80fd<\/strong>) is a type of theater where actors usually wear a mask that depicts an emotion or expression. The actors perform with musicians who play traditional Japanese instruments. A n\u014d performance is supposed to be spontaneous and not rehearsed. Therefore the actors and the musicians have to be at the top of their game to perform.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Noh play\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kTv8uM_jmmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kabuki (<strong>\u6b4c\u821e\u4f0e<\/strong>) is a form of theater where actors wear heavy white makeup and perform on a wide stage. Unlike n\u014d, kabuki isn\u2019t just a form of formalized dance sequences. In Kabuki, there are a lot of stage entrances and exits, with hidden trap doors and elaborate lighting effects.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KABUKI\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pdSqb2WaMCE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Bunraku (<strong>\u6587<\/strong><strong>\u697d<\/strong>) is a term referring to Japanese puppet theater. The puppet is usually 2-4 feet tall and is controlled by more than one puppet master. 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