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Naganuma School
A Brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku
http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/definitions/Bunraku.hist.html
A Brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku
JREF
Bunraku
Clicks
128
Views
104
From Sagecraft Productions' Puppetry Home Page.
Kabuki Academy
http://www.kabukiacademy.org
Kabuki Academy
JREF
Kabuki
Clicks
102
Views
85
Mary Ohno's Kabuki Academy teaches and performs traditional Japanese dances and shamisen music, and also gives special one-session classes
Kabuki Theater
http://www.artelino.com/articles/kabuki_theater.asp
Kabuki Theater
JREF
Kabuki
Clicks
151
Views
77
An introduction to Japanese Kabuki theater by contemporary artist Paul Binnie.
Noh Plays
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/japanese/noh/
Noh Plays
JREF
Noh
Clicks
168
Views
107
English translations of 13 Noh plays from medieval period. Multiple versions of each play show evolution of translation styles, as well as
Ikuta
http://www.theatrehistory.com/plays/ikuta.html
Ikuta
JREF
Noh
Clicks
121
Views
270
Complete text of the Noh play by Zembo Motoyasu (1453-1532).
Noh Theater
http://www.artelino.com/articles/noh_theater.asp
Noh Theater
JREF
Noh
Clicks
212
Views
85
An introduction to Japanese Noh theater by contemporary artist Paul Binnie.
Nishikawa Ryu
http://www.nishikawa-ryu.com
Nishikawa Ryu
JREF
Performing Arts
Clicks
398
Views
69
The Nishikawa School of traditional Japanese dance. Its founding, and history.
Taikomochi or Houkan, the Male Counterpart to the Geisha
https://h2g2.com/entry/A2197154
Taikomochi or Houkan, the Male Counterpart to the Geisha
JREF
Updated
Performing Arts
Clicks
177
Views
83
Short article and history on the original male geisha of Japan.
Geisha
https://geishaofjapan.com/
Geisha
JREF
Updated
Geisha
Clicks
188
Views
78
Features description and history of geisha and maiko, with photos, books, and links.
Chikujou Ichikawa's Tsugaru Shamisen Ensemble
http://www.gwjapan.com/matsuri/chiku.html
Chikujou Ichikawa's Tsugaru Shamisen Ensemble
JREF
Music
Clicks
117
Views
97
A "Living National Treasure" and her ensemble. Includes a brief history of Tsugaru shamisen: the instrument and the music.
Gagaku Home Page
http://www.gagaku.net/index.ENG.html
Gagaku Home Page
JREF
Music
Clicks
108
Views
80
Introduction to gagaku, or Japanese court music, its instruments, and FAQ.
Music
http://www.jinjapan.org/today/culture/culture10.html#mus
Music
JREF
Music
Clicks
113
Views
78
Brief history of Japanese traditional music, from its roots to its present status.
The Nishikawa Ensemble
http://www.philmultic.com/ensemble/nishikawa/
The Nishikawa Ensemble
JREF
Updated
Music
Clicks
122
Views
84
Profile of the ensemble, touring schedule, and press reviews.
Taiko with Toni
https://taikowithtoni.com
Taiko with Toni
JREF
Updated
Music
Clicks
172
Views
92
Toni Yagami's Japanese Percussion Ensemble features taiko and other music in concert and workshops.
JREF
http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~rgarfias/sound-recordings/japan.html
Gagaku Roots
JREF
Music
Clicks
117
Views
75
History, photographs, and audio samples.
Kuni's Home Page
http://www.kuni-net.com/
Kuni's Home Page
JREF
Updated
Music
Clicks
120
Views
94
Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio samples of performances with explanations and terms, a Yoko-bue, concert schedule.
About Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute)
http://www.j-music.com/aki/bamboo.html
About Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute)
JREF
Instruments
Clicks
158
Views
78
Very brief description of construction and playing techniques. Sales.
John Singer
https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083402/http://zenflute.com/
John Singer
JREF
Updated
Instruments
Clicks
163
Views
81
Shakuhachi flutes and recordings for sale; articles with information about Shakuhachi (served by Wayback Machine).
Yamaguchi Goro
http://www.shakuhachi.com/H-Yamaguchi.html
Yamaguchi Goro
JREF
Instruments
Clicks
173
Views
73
Announcement of the death of renowned musician. Links to tributes and newspaper obituaries.
Cloud Hands Music
http://www.cloudhandsmusic.com
Cloud Hands Music
JREF
Instruments
Clicks
167
Views
90
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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