First published in 2005. Written for the benefit of travellers to Japan, this concise guide explains all aspects of the Noh performance, including the layout of the theatre, music, masks and costumes, acting, typical themes of the plays and appreciation of Noh theatre. Readers will gain insights into this fascinating aspect of Japanese culture and be well prepared to attend performances when visiting Japan.
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The Number of the Noh plays recorded in the repertoire today is about two hundred and fifty, of which one hundred and thirty-three are common to all the schools. This latter group may be classified into the following- six groups, and though not common to all the schools, some very popular pieces are added:
1. Kami-mono (the “God Piece”)
A. The most typical pieces, in which a noble young god appears in the “after” scene and dances the KamiMai (God Dance) in a grave manner.
1.Takasago (The Pine-tree of Takasago)
2.Yumi-Yazvatd (The Bow and the God of Yawata)
3.Yard (The Care of the Aged)
4.Siga (The Poet-god of Siga)
5.Ema (The Ex-vote Offering)
B. The piece in which a dragon-god of the ocean or some other fierce god appears and performs the Hataraki (jumping about) in a lively manner.
6.Tikubu-sima (The God of the Isle of Tikubu)
7.Mekari (The Festival of Tangle-mowing)
8.Iwa-hune (The Stone-boat)
9.Kamo (The Thunder-God of Kamo)
10.Arasi-yama (The God of Mt. Arasi)
11.Hi-muro (The Sacred Ice-house)
12.Kinsatu (The Gold Charm)
C. The pieces in which an evil-looking aged god dances the Gaku (the ceremonial Court Dance) in a solemn manner.
13.Naniwa (The Flowery Capital of the Emperor Nintoku)
14.T
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saku (T
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saku the Hermit)
15.Turu-kame (The Crane and the Tortoise) or Gekky
