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Kabuki
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Mary Ohno's Kabuki Academy teaches and performs traditional Japanese dances and shamisen music, and also gives special one-session classes
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Kabuki
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An introduction to Japanese Kabuki theater by contemporary artist Paul Binnie.
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Noh
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English translations of 13 Noh plays from medieval period. Multiple versions of each play show evolution of translation styles, as well as
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Noh
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Complete text of the Noh play by Zembo Motoyasu (1453-1532).
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Noh
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An introduction to Japanese Noh theater by contemporary artist Paul Binnie.
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Performing Arts
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The Nishikawa School of traditional Japanese dance. Its founding, and history.
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Performing Arts
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Short article and history on the original male geisha of Japan.
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Geisha
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Features description and history of geisha and maiko, with photos, books, and links.
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Music
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A "Living National Treasure" and her ensemble. Includes a brief history of Tsugaru shamisen: the instrument and the music.
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Music
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Introduction to gagaku, or Japanese court music, its instruments, and FAQ.
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Music
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Brief history of Japanese traditional music, from its roots to its present status.
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Music
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Profile of the ensemble, touring schedule, and press reviews.
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Music
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Toni Yagami's Japanese Percussion Ensemble features taiko and other music in concert and workshops.
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Music
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History, photographs, and audio samples.
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Music
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Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio samples of performances with explanations and terms, a Yoko-bue, concert schedule.
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Instruments
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Very brief description of construction and playing techniques. Sales.
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Instruments
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Shakuhachi flutes and recordings for sale; articles with information about Shakuhachi (served by Wayback Machine).
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Instruments
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Announcement of the death of renowned musician. Links to tributes and newspaper obituaries.
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Instruments
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Music by Peter Ross, a Seattle artist and maker, and shakuhachi and other flutes from several makers. Online sales, history, calendar of
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