We went to Tokyo to see a form of traditional Japanese theater called "Kabuki." We stood in line to get tickets for standing in the back. Lukily some seats opened up, but we couldn't sit together.
The performance we saw was probably the most famous in Kabuki, "Kanadehon Chushingura" (The Treasure of 47 Loyal Retainers). As with all Kabuki, it was based on true historical events. The story was about a samurai who is provoked to draw his sword in the shogun's palace, which results in a death sentence for which he is allowed the dignity of suicide. His 47 retainers proceed to avenge his death.
I must admit that I found the show to be a bit slow. There wasn't much movement on stage. I suspect that if I could have seen the actors' subtle movements up close it may have been more interesting.
Since there was no photography allowed in the theater these pictures are from the outside of the theater. The artwork depicts scenes from the show.
The performance we saw was probably the most famous in Kabuki, "Kanadehon Chushingura" (The Treasure of 47 Loyal Retainers). As with all Kabuki, it was based on true historical events. The story was about a samurai who is provoked to draw his sword in the shogun's palace, which results in a death sentence for which he is allowed the dignity of suicide. His 47 retainers proceed to avenge his death.
I must admit that I found the show to be a bit slow. There wasn't much movement on stage. I suspect that if I could have seen the actors' subtle movements up close it may have been more interesting.
Since there was no photography allowed in the theater these pictures are from the outside of the theater. The artwork depicts scenes from the show.
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