Japanese traditions

The Kabuki theater.

Kabuki has been developed for about 400 years into an entertainment which agrees with the taste of the present-day spectator, without loosing its uniqueness as a traditional culture of Japan. The Kabuki-za Theater, opened in 1889, is now the most popular stage to perform Kabuki. it is a kind of theatre, but very specific. all roles are played by men, and they even have very strange voice to speak....

The stories of the theater plays were very interesting to see what are the roots of the Japanese myths..


Tea ceremony
Respect to the tea master

Taiko drum concert

This amateur group, Nagisa Taiko, has been performing Taiko (Japanese traditional drum) since 1990. The group began with just a few members. However, it has grown to the present size thanks to the support of the citizens of Nagisa New Town where the group members reside. The devotion of the group to this musical form has earned them the respect of the local townspeople and they have been invited to participate in many events, including the concert tour to NY to take part in a memorial ceremony of 9.11.


Kimonos

Sleeping in a Ryokan.

A Ryokan embodies the very essence of Japan and is surely the accommodation of choice if you wish to experience the uniqueness of Japan – the architecture, lifestyle, tradition and culture. Staying at a Ryokan offers a splendid opportunity to familiarize yourself with the spirit of Japanese hospitality and graceful customs that have been passed down over generations.

In a Ryokan you can experience the elements of Japanese culture and customs: living in a room with Tatami(straw mat) flooring, changing into Yukata(robe like Kimono) after taking Onsen(hot-spring bath), sleeping on a Futon(bedding) put down directly on the Tatami and so on.

Geishas


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