National Bunraku Theatre

Osaka Prefecture · Japan

National Bunraku Theatre, Japan
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The main stage for bunraku puppet theatre, an art form recognised by UNESCO that originated in Osaka. Three-person puppeteers, chanters and shamisen players combine in intricate narrative dramas.

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