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Noh is a very old form of traditional Japanese theater with its origins in the 14th century. The actors of Noh plays wear masks. They speak and sing in a very monotonous way, accompanied by a chorus and traditional music instruments. The Noh stage is traditionally located outdoors and has a roof supported by four columns.

English Links

Background to Noh-Kyogen Everything about Noh and Kyogen (classic comic theater). Noh Mask Exhibition Information about Noh masks.

Product Links

Staging Japanese Theatre: Noh & Kabuki Book by John D. Mitchell and Miyoko Watanabe Classic Noh Theatre of Japan Book by Ezra Pound No and Bunraku: Two Forms of Japanese Theatre Book by Donald Keene

Japanese Links

Noh Kyogen Everything about Noh and Kyogen (classic comic theater).