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Five modern Noh plays



Madame de Sade



Nippon wars and other plays


Provides a window into the last thirty years of Japan’s dynamic theater scene. This title provides an essential look into Japan’s contemporary theater scene.


Noh : Classical Japanese Performing Art


Noh plays invite us to witness and experience the salvation of souls. The Japanese-born performing art, Noh combines dance, drama, music and poetry influenced by Zen philosophy. With a 600-year history, it is the worlds oldest performing art and designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Beautifully photographed with thirty …


The face of Jizo


A play by Hisashi Inoue.


The golden country


A play about Christian martyrs in Japan.


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