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ChushinguraChushingura - The well known play, as illustrated by ukiyo e artists. Each print is accompanied by a synopsis of the act which it depicts. Chushingura: Revenge of the 47 RoninChushingura: Revenge of the 47 Ronin - Detailed summary of the most famous play in the kabuki repertoire.
Kabuki21Kabuki21 - Includes an actors and drama database, glossary, chronology, prints and illustrations, theaters, schedules of performances and a derivative products section. Kabuki AcademyKabuki Academy - Mary Ohno's Kabuki Academy teaches and performs traditional Japanese dances and shamisen music, and also gives special one-session classes in kimono wearing and Japanese stage make up.
The Kabuki StoryThe Kabuki Story - Created to utilise the history of the classical kabuki theater as a tool in teaching about Edo period Japan in general, the site is full of information for all ages. Kabuki TheaterKabuki Theater - An introduction to Japanese Kabuki theater by contemporary artist Paul Binnie.
Kabuki: Traditional Theatrical ArtsKabuki: Traditional Theatrical Arts - Discusses the development including sources of plays, dances, staging, and music. Kunija Kabuki EktobaKunija Kabuki Ektoba - An illustrated manuscript telling the story of the founding of kabuki. (Eng/Jpn)
Realism in Kabuki of the Early Nineteenth CenturyRealism in Kabuki of the Early Nineteenth Century - A lengthy analysis by Paul Kennelly, using the 1825 Nombuku play, Yotsuya Kaidan (The Ghost Stories at Yotsuya on the Tokaido). Synopsis of the play included. ShamisenShamisen - Music of the kabuki theater.

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