Japanese Noh Performance @Tokyo Sendagaya Hatomori Shrine 5

Noh is a classical Japanese performance form which combines elements of dance, drama, music and poetry into one highly aesthetic stage art. Largely based in the cities of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, it is performed throughout the country by professional artists, mainly men, who have passed down the art among family members for numerous generations. There is also a wide following of both male and female amateurs who practice and perform its chant, dance, and instruments. Noh performance was held at the open air Noh stage of Hatomori Shrine in Sendagaya, Tokyo on Saturday, September 8 for the Autumn Festival.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Noh
• performance
• Japanese
• traditional
• entertainment
• Hatomori
• Shrine
• Sendagaya
• Tokyo
• Autumn
• Festival

[ceciliatootc]

Yes, this character is a princess.

[herbidesea]

This character is NOT a princess. She is the ghost of the daughter of a minor administrator. The purple robe she is wearing was her husband's clothes. She looks into the well (box up front) and believes her own reflection is her dead husband.

[cjrrox11]

This one is the least intimidating from all the other clips...

[CloudPastry]

Is this a performance of Izutsu?

[CulturePeaceForever]

The costumes are gorgeous.I'm awed by the noh singers how they do it,and I especially like the Tsuzumi(hand drums)Thank you for posting!

[mistressKIWI]

the character is a princess, no?

[dphoenix2008]

I love Noh!

I wish i could be one of the noh actors!