a unique form of Japanese theatre

Kabuki is a unique form of Japanese theatre and can’t be missed if you’re interested in experiencing the whole of Japanese culture.

the art of singing and dancing

Kabuki is interpreted as “the art of singing and dancing.”

classical stylized Japanese dance drama

Kabuki is classical stylized Japanese dance drama, but unlike major Kabuki shows, the actors, narrators, makeup artists and stage carpenters of the Shodoshima theatres are all local residents.

traditional Japanese performing art

Kabuki is the third traditional Japanese performing art to receive this designation, after noh drama, which was chosen in 2001, and ningyo johruri bunraku, traditional Japanese puppet theater, selected in 2003.

a traditional Japanese performing art that includes each of the three elements indicated by the Japanese characters in the name: music, dance and performance

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art that includes each of the three elements indicated by the Japanese characters in the name: music, dance and performance.

a clessical Japanese dance-drama

Kabuki (歌舞伎) is a clessical Japanese dance-drama.

a dance form that originates in the mysterious land of Japan

From the upbeat and folksy to the downright theatrical, bizzare and yet splendid, Kabuki is a dance form that originates in the mysterious land of Japan.

a rare syndrome

Kabuki is a rare syndrome, affecting roughly one in 32,000 births.

a classical Japanese dance-drama, acclaimed for a classical Japanese dance-drama's stylization involved in making the acts and elaborate make-up worn by the artists or performers

Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama, acclaimed for a classical Japanese dance-drama's stylization involved in making the acts and elaborate make-up worn by the artists or performers.

a classical Japanese dance-drama, known for the stylization of a classical Japanese dance-drama's drama

Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama, known for the stylization of a classical Japanese dance-drama's drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of a classical Japanese dance-drama's performers.

a classical Japanese dance-drama featuring elaborate costume and make-up

Kabuki-za, for example, is Ginza’s most-known theatre for kabuki – a classical Japanese dance-drama featuring elaborate costume and make-up.

a Japanese word which means ‘out of the ordinary’ which can be identified as avant-garde

According to the press release, Kabuki is a Japanese word which means ‘out of the ordinary which can be identified as avant-garde’.

Japan's most famous classical theatre

Kabuki, Japan's most famous classical theatre, has a history of about 400 years.

theatre of modern Japan

Kabuki is the theatre of modern Japan, rooted in the older forms, but in this form masks are replaced by painted faces.

a comic book series that tells a story of a female assassin who struggles with Kabuki's identity in near-future Japan

Artist and writer David Mack created Kabuki a comic book series that tells a story of a female assassin who struggles with Kabuki's identity in near-future Japan.

a classical Japanese dance-drama, which showcases a bold, avant-garde colour palette

Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama, which showcases a bold, avant-garde colour palette.

one of classical Japanese dance-dramas, which is performed by male actors wearing kimonos and makeup

Kabuki is one of classical Japanese dance-dramas, which is performed by male actors wearing kimonos and makeup.

manga

Kabuki (manga) is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Yukari Hashida.

The traditional Japanese

The traditional Japanese performing art of kabuki has a history of over 400 years, and has been designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

a common style of dance and music

Kabuki, as stated above, is a common style of dance and music, meant to appease the masses.