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(Noh)

Noh

(Noh is a traditional Japanese performing art with a unique style that has continued for over 600 years.)

Noh is a traditional Japanese performing art with a unique style that has continued for over 600 years.

(Noh is characterized by being performed on a dedicated Noh stage using masks and beautiful costumes.)

Noh is characterized by being performed on a dedicated Noh stage using masks and beautiful costumes.

(Together with Kyogen, the Japanese version of comedy, collectively called Nogaku,)

Together with Kyogen, the Japanese version of comedy, collectively called Nogaku,

(it is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.)

it is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

(Most Noh themes are ghosts and other things from other worlds and people interacting with each other.)

Most Noh themes are ghosts and other things from other worlds and people interacting with each other.

(The instruments used are flutes, small drums, large drums, and taiko drums.)

The instruments used are flutes, small drums, large drums, and taiko drums.

(Calls are also used to accompany the percussion instruments.)

Calls are also used to accompany the percussion instruments.

(At first glance, Noh seems to be difficult to understand,)

At first glance, Noh seems to be difficult to understand,

(but Noh is particularly popular among Europeans because of its mystique.)

but Noh is particularly popular among Europeans because of its mystique.

(In the summer, Noh performances using firewood are performed)

In the summer, Noh performances using firewood are performed

(in the outdoor Noh theater at night, creating a magical atmosphere.)

in the outdoor Noh theater at night, creating a magical atmosphere.

(The website of the Noh Theater Association explains part of Noh in English.)

The website of the Noh Theater Association explains part of Noh in English.

(There are many Noh videos with English subtitles on YouTube.)

There are many Noh videos with English subtitles on YouTube.

(There is a Noh museum in Kamakura.)

There is a Noh museum in Kamakura.

(The National Noh Theater also holds Noh appreciation classes)

The National Noh Theater also holds Noh appreciation classes

(for foreigners sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in spring and autumn.)

for foreigners sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in spring and autumn.

(Please enjoy watching Noh.)

Please enjoy watching Noh.