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Bunraku is traditional Japanese puppet theater that has its origin in the Edo period. Bunraku and Kabuki are closely related with respect to the content of plays. Bunraku plays are also accompanied by the music of traditional Japanese music instruments.

The puppets are about one meter tall and are manipulated by up to three persons. Every person is responsible for a different part of the puppet. Thanks to many years of experience they are able to make the puppets appear alive despite the fact that they are visible on the stage.

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Introduction to the History of Bunraku (The Puppetry Home Page)
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No and Bunraku: Two Forms of Japanese Theatre
No and Bunraku: Two Forms of Japanese Theatre
Book by Donald Keene

 

 
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