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JBU’s Curtains dazzled with comedy, mystery, and Broadway flair, delivering unforgettable performances and lasting memories.

Founded in Kyoto in 1843 by Jimbei Kawashima as a fabric store, it has since supplied more than 2,500 stage curtains to famed theaters, including the Kabuki-za and the National Theater in Tokyo.