Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. The individual kanji, from left to right, mean sing, dance, and skill Kabuki is therefore sometimes translated as "the art of singing and dancing". These are, however, ateji characters which do not reflect actual etymology. The kanji of 'skill' generally refers to a performer in kabuki theatre. Since the word kabuki is believed to derive from the verb kabuku, meaning "to lean" or "to be out of the ordinary", kabuki can be interpreted as "avant-garde" or "bizarre" theatre.[1] The expression kabukimono referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and swaggered on a street.
Don't understand Japanese?
Don't worry! You can get the English guide services (audio or caption, at selected theatres.)
These services are easy to use and will provide information in English during the performance.
In addition to the dialogue and lyrics, there is explanation about the stories, music, dance, properties and other aspects of Kabuki that may be difficult for non-Japanese visitors to understand.
Comments are carefully timed to coincide with the action on stage.
◆Directions
The theatre is located in Ginza Area in Tokyo.Address: Ginza 4-12-15, Chuo-ku, Tokyo,
Japan Phone +81 (0)3-3545-6800 (10:00AM-6:00PM)
◆Kabuki Official Website
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