Kabuki theater takes a bow | 日本のニュースを英語で読むならジャパンタイムズウィークリー


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Kabuki theater takes a bow

UNESCO on Nov. 25 designated Kabuki traditional theater one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Highly reputed Kabuki actors, Tomijuro Nakamura (left) and Jakuemon Nakamura (right), talk joyfully to the media Nov. 25.

A total of 18 international juries, including anthropologists and theater artists, reviewed 64 candidates submitted by 75 UNESCO member states in Paris from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24.

UNESCO took into account that Kabuki, as a comprehensive art combining the actor's physical performance, fine art and music, has maintained its unique artistic style.

Other Japanese art forms UNESCO has named intangible heritage are Noh drama, designated in 2001, and Joruri bunraku puppet theater, designated in 2003.

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