Japan Art, Dance, Ritual and Festivals

Featuring Japanese Noh and Kabuki Performance

Travel Tourism Travelogue by Gregory Melle
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This page shows my personal view of the art and rituals of Japan.
During my visit to the ancient temples of Nara I managed to catch the unique once a year outdoor performance of classic Noh theatre.
Nara Japan, Noh theatre at temple Nara Japan, Noh theatre at temple Nara Japan, Noh chorus at temple Nara Japan, Noh theatre at temple
In Tokyo, near the start of my first visit, I made to to the Akasaka temple summer matsuri festival.
Tokyo Akasaka street smokers Tokyo Akasaka temple matsuri Tokyo Akasaka temple procession Tokyo Akasaka temple procession Tokyo Akasaka temple musicians Tokyo Akasaka temple geisha
At the Kabuki-za theatre in Tokyo I have been seen hours of Kabuki. The scenery and costumes are amazing. Every motion has meaning and there is always something meditate on. The beauty is in the details.
Tokyo Kabuki-za Tokyo Kabuki-za curtain Tokyo Kabuki-za stage Tokyo Kabuki-za performer Tokyo Kabuki-za performer
These two masterpieces in wood and stone are in the Tokyo Art Museum.
Tokyo Art Museum wood carving Tokyo Art Museum stone bhudda head
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