In the first program, we will watch entertaining short clips from great classics of kabuki as an easy key to enjoying...

This time we will look at one of the truly unique features of kabuki. There are no female actresses in kabuki and all...

This time we're looking at the unique stage devices used in kabuki performance -- amazing, ground-breaking mechanisms...

Heroes with superhuman powers take the stage in aragoto plays which have stayed popular for over 300 years. Learn abo...

Kabuki's leading male roles. There are so many different types, and even villains take the lead! But all of them are ...

Chushingura is a particularly important kabuki play, and has been hugely popular since its premiere over 200 years ag...

Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human dra...

Swords and pipes, fantastic objects and things from daily life — kabuki uses a variety of stage props, most of which ...

The heroes of wagoto style of kabuki aren't very strong or dependable. They are soft and romantic, and can also be co...

The more attractive a villain is the more enjoyable kabuki becomes. From a murderous criminal to a scoundrel on the s...