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Bunraku (also known as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃)) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in the beginning of the 17th century, which is still performed in the modern day.
Bunraku, Japanese traditional puppet theatre in which half-life-size dolls act out a chanted dramatic narrative, called jōruri, to the accompaniment of a small samisen (three-stringed Japanese lute).
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Bunraku (文楽) is the traditional puppet theater of Japan. It started of as popular entertainment for the commoners during the Edo Period (1603-1868) in Osaka and evolved into artistic theater during the late 17th century.
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- What is Bunraku? © National Theater, Tokyo. Bunraku has captivated Japanese audiences for centuries. Also known as ningyo joruri (人形浄瑠璃), which translates to something like “puppet lyrical drama”, bunraku plays come together though the fusion of visuals and sounds.
- Where Does Bunraku Come From? © Sekino Junichiro, Eizo and Matsu-o-maru - Bunraku, 1956. Bunraku theater first began in Osaka in the 17th century. Osaka in the 1600s was then much like it is today: a bustling merchant city revolving around trade from the major ports.
- What Do Bunraku Puppets Look Like? © National Theater, Tokyo. Bunraku puppets are made of wood and are anywhere between one to four feet in height. The puppets don’t actually have full bodies; only the head, hands, legs, and feet are crafted.
- How does it Work? © National Theater, Tokyo. The three types of bunraku performers are the ningyotsukai (puppeteers), tayu (chanter), and the shamisen player.
Bunraku (pronounced boon-rakoo) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre characterized by almost life-sized puppets accompanied by narrative chanting and shamisen music (a shamisen is a traditional Japanese string instrument).
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May 7, 2019 · Bunraku is one of Japan's traditional performing arts, alongside Kabuki and Noh. With a 300-year long tradition, Bunraku features magnificent puppets and dramatic plots. Learn about bunraku from three top performers and where to watch it.
Once a common form of entertainment among commoners dating back to the 17th century, Bunraku refers to the traditional puppet theater of Japan. Founded in Osaka during the Edo Period, Bunraku also known as Ningyō jōruri is a recognized UNESCO intangible cultural heritage along with Kabuki and Noh.
