Japan is known for its classical musical drama called “Noh,” wherein actors do their performance with the help of different masks. Every mask represents a certain character in the story such as a hero, animal, ghost, devil, etc. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress and painted to show a variety of emotions.…
They say music is a universal language; it doesn’t only unite different culture and nationalities but also celebrates a form of self-expression that is respected by many regardless of gender, age, and beliefs. Japan is the home of several successful names in the music industry that managed to influence a significant number of people. Names…
Having a samurai experience is one of the most unforgettable memories you can have in Japan. As a military person, it is quite indispensable for a samurai to master the art of martial arts and military tactics. In order for you to have a full-scale samurai experience with lesson and demonstration, you can give it…
Are you a fan of Kabuki and would love to take the stage yourself? If yes, then there is a perfect opportunity to do just that in Tokyo! The opportunity involves weekly lessons at Kabuki Taro for 6 months with the ultimate goal of performing live on stage at the end of it. Also, even…
Finally, we come to the last installment of the three-part series about the top three traditional performing arts of Japan – Kabuki! This is probably more well-known compared to its counterparts i.e. Noh and Bunraku partly due to the fact that many of the kabuki actors these days tend to appear in many TV dramas…