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.

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.

a form of Japanese theater known for Japanese theater's dramatization and elaborate make-up of Japanese theater's performers

Kabuki is a form of Japanese theater known for Japanese theater's dramatization and elaborate make-up of Japanese theater's performers.

the most widely recognized Japanese performance form

Perhaps the most widely recognized Japanese performance form is kabuki.

the theatre of modern Japan, rooted in the older forms

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

the art of singing and dancing in_a_manner that is out of the ordinary, an obvious inspiration from Florences theatrical past

Kabuki is the art of singing and dancing in_a_manner that is out of the ordinary, an obvious inspiration from Florences theatrical past.

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.