abuki

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 What is “Kabuki”?
Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama
which includes music, dance and drama. Kabuki
theatre is known for its drama and for elaborate
make-up worn by some of its performers.
 What does “Kabuki” mean?
- “Ka” means singing
- “Bu” means dancing
- “Ki” means acting
 History of Kabuki
The history of Kabuki began in 1603 when
Izumo no Okuni, possibly a miko of Izumo-
taisha, began performing a new style of dance
drama in the dry riverbeds of Kyoto. The name
of Edo period derives from the Tokugawa regime
from its former home in Kyoto to the city of Edo,
present-day called Tokyo.
 Themes of Kabuki
- Love
- Loyalty
- Honor and Revenge
- Consummating love with suicide
 Categories
- “Jidai-mono” : Historical plays
- “Sewa-mono” : Domestic plays
- “Shosagoto” : Dance pieces
 Famous plays
- “Kanadehon Chusingura”
- “Sonesaki shinju”