National Bunraku Theatre
Neighborhood: Chuo-ku
Nearest Train: Nipponbashi Station
Phone: +81 6 6212 2531
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Bunraku puppetry began in Osaka in the 17th century as a popular rather than aristocratic form of entertainment. This fascinating art is a combination and fusion of samisen (three-string banjo) music, puppetry and chanting. The lavishly-costumed puppets are large and manipulated by hand rather than by strings. The plots are usually epics driven by the music and are similar in style to kabuki. There are performances in January, April, June, August and November. An English program is available.
Puppets With No Strings Attached
Neighborhood: Chuo-ku
Nearest Train: Nipponbashi Station
Phone: +81 6 6212 2531
Website | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Bunraku puppetry began in Osaka in the 17th century as a popular rather than aristocratic form of entertainment. This fascinating art is a combination and fusion of samisen (three-string banjo) music, puppetry and chanting. The lavishly-costumed puppets are large and manipulated by hand rather than by strings. The plots are usually epics driven by the music and are similar in style to kabuki. There are performances in January, April, June, August and November. An English program is available.
Reviews
Great Japanese cultural experience
Bunraku is so interesting and very Japanese. The English headphones provide interesting translation ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Indiana on Apr 26 2007
Great Time
I atttended the National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka with my daughter. Although we could not understand...
Reviewed by:hugginalan from Sonora. CA on Dec 10 2006
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