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Links to sites related to Japanese Theatre

Here are some of the links that you might want to look at. If you discover more let me know and I'll try to include them as well.

• The Kabuki Story. An excellent site to learn about Kabuki and the Edo period.
• Kabuki For Everyone. The home page of Ichimura Manjiro. An excellent site for anyone interested in Kabuki. While there click on "All About Kabuki" to find links to other sites on Japanese theatre.
• Kabuki Facts. An excellent discussion on Kabuki, text only.
• Kabuki. From the Schauwecker's Guide to Japan. Links to pages on Noh and Bunraku. All pages have excellent links to related sites.
• Noh and Kyogen.Excellent images and discussion by Richard Emmert, be sure to click "NEXT" after the first page.
• Hana and Yugen. A Noh site with loads of information.
• 13 Noh Plays.Translations of 13 Noh plays. Also, look at the introductory material particularly the excellent glossary!
• Noh Masks. A nice look at a number of Noh masks. You can also purchase masks at this site.
• Noh Dancing.A text only discussion of the elements of Noh. Has a nice bibliography at the end of the article.
• BUNRAKU. An excellent site to get an overview of Bunraku. Make sure to use the links on the left..
• Bunraku 2. Not as detailed as the site above, but it has some very nice large photos.
• Bunraku History. A text only discussion of the history of Bunraku.
• The Bunraku Fan Room. Links and information on Bunraku from Osaka
• The Bunraku Theatre Osaka. Photos and a description of the National Bunraku Theatre building in Osaka.
• Chushingura. Prints from Chushingura along with a synopsis.

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