What is Kabuki drama? Kabuki is a popular Japanese theater form which experts date back to 17th century Kyoto, at the beginning of the Edo period ... Why do men play women in Kabuki productions?

As I wrote in a previous ‘Transcreating Tokyo’ column, the city of Edo-Tokyo has given birth to three main forms of bodily entertainment: kabuki theatre ... continue to play a central role ...

It was also a thriving center of kabuki theater during the Edo period (1603–1868 ... is the “Retreat in Amagasaki” scene from the play Ehon Taikōki (Picture Book of Taikō), which is ...

Crunchyroll shared the details on the upcoming Kabuki Stage Play focusing on the world of Naruto: Shippuden, with 34 new performances listed for April of this year, following the previous plays ...

The eleventh month has long been an exciting time for kabuki aficionados, as it marks the start of a new season of performances. It was customary during the Edo period (1603–1868) for kabuki ...

Highlights include large-scale reconstructions of Nihonbashi bridge and a kabuki theatre, as well as detailed models of quarters of the city at different eras. Exhibits outline lifestyles and show ...

As I wrote in a previous ‘Transcreating Tokyo’ column, the city of Edo-Tokyo has given birth to three main forms of bodily entertainment: kabuki theatre ... continue to play a central role ...