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Himeji Castle & Kumamoto Castle

Himeji Castle & Kumamoto Castle

 A tale of black and white at Japan's top castles
by Tom Roseveare
Kanamaru-za Theater

Kanamaru-za Theater

 A visit to the oldest operating Kabuki Theater in Japan
by Tony Mariani
Kagawa
Kotohira is home to the oldest operating Kabuki theater in Japan, the Kanamaru-za. It's fascinating to visit even when there isn't a show on.
Imperial Palace East Gardens

Imperial Palace East Gardens

 Oasis of calm in a busy city
by Abi Barber
Tokyo
The Imperial Palace East Gardens are as close as many will get to the Emperor in Tokyo. They're also rather beautiful and a peaceful place to spend an hour or so.
Ginza: New Kabuki-za's box seats

Ginza: New Kabuki-za's box seats

Enjoy Kabuki from a special seat once in a lifetime!
by Takako Sakamoto
Tokyo
Kabuki is one of the traditional Japanese performing arts which has over 400-year history. I would highly recommend you try it out once in your lifetime at the newly-renovated Kabuki-za in Ginza.
Kabukiza, Kabuki Theater in Ginza

Kabukiza, Kabuki Theater in Ginza

 A colorful display of Japanese traditions
by Guilhem Malfre
Tokyo
At the Ginza kabuki theater, Kabukiza, fans of theatre and traditional Japanese culture can enjoy performances of kabuki at Japan's most famous theatre.
Ueno: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

Ueno: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

 Japan's oldest "Ballet Palace"
by Takako Sakamoto
Tokyo
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is Japan's oldest 'Palace' of music and ballet. In 1961, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government constructed it as part of its 500th anniversary celebration. It is located just inside Ueno Park
Meijiza Theater

Meijiza Theater

 A Meiji period theater and Gifu Treasure
by Justin Dart
Gifu
A Meiji period theater nestled in the Japanese cyprus covered mountains of Kashimo that still hosts locally produced Kabuki
Azuma Odori

Azuma Odori

 Shinbashi Enbujo Theater's annual geisha performance
by Carolyn Rawson
Tokyo
Japan's legendary entertainers annually showcase traditional performing arts at the Shinbashi Enbujo theater.

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