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Kabukiza Theatre
Ginza, Tokyo
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"A great place to experience Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art that originated in the 17th century. Actors, dressed in luxurious kimonos and wearing distinctive makeup, perform famous stories from Japanese history."
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Kabukiza Theatre is to Tokyo as Broadway is to NYC or West End is to London. Here, visitors can watch traditional kabuki performances, an art form that developed in the 17th century. Male actors play all roles, wear kimonos and distinctive makeup, and act out stories from Japanese history. You can buy tickets for single-act shows, or opt to take in a full performance.
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