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Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.8 Oct 27, 2025

Bunraku broadens appeal with anime stage art

by Kaori Shoji

Bunraku is a traditional performance art in which the narrator (tayu), shamisen player and puppeteers combine their mastery — cultivated over decades of training — to breathe life into otherwise lifeless puppets. Formally known as Ningyo Johruri Bunraku, it originated in Osaka in the early ...

Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.8 Oct 27, 2025

Japan Cultural Passport

It’s time to wander the wonders of Japan. Visitors can discover the deep aesthetic regard that’s prevalent in every art exhibit. Learn about the stories lurking in their details and the harmonious relationship between natural wonders and scientific innovation. The Japan Cultural Passport connects people, ...