[shows] Kabuki

Nerima Bunka Centre (Nerima, Tokyo, Japan)


Introduction about the program (in Japanese):
http://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/dglib/contents/learn/exp3/index.jsp

Kabuki is a traditional play in Japan. All of the actors on the stage are male.
Because they use special and traditional words, it is sometimes difficult to understand. That's why, young people tend to not see Kabuki.
However, I like Japanese culture very much, so I went to see it this summer.
Usually, the programs of Kabuki are very long. I saw a short program because I am a beginner.

The first program, Kenuki, is very funny program.
One man meets a beautiful princess, but she has one trouble. She wants to get marry, but sometimes her hair dances. Therefore, she always cries.
He solved the problem with funny actions, and he wins bad people.

The second program, Yoshitsune Senbonzakura, is one of the famous program for beginners.
One man comes to meet a princess, but she feels he is something strange for his actions.
When she plays a traditional Japanese drum, suddenly the man begins to dance. She is surprised and asks the reason for him.
To tell the truth, he is a child fox, and his mother was killed to make the drum. He cries and ask her to give the drum for him.
Finally, she decides to give him it, and he is pleased with it.


Fortunately, our seats were very good position. It was center of the first line.
Therefore, I could enjoy not only the play but also their clothes, their movements and impressions.

Their actions are really powerful, and I was overwhelm them.

My favourite seen is the dancing of the fox. It was really cute even though the actor is a man.

I was moved their passion and quality.

I prefer to see Kabuki. If I have an opportunity to see it, I want to go again.