Performing arts in Japan

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is a form of traditional Japanese comic theater. It developed alongside Noh, was performed along with Noh as an intermission of sorts between Noh acts on the same stage, and retains close links to Noh in the modern day; therefore, it is sometimes designated Noh-kyōgen. Its contents are nevertheless not at all similar to the formal, symbolic, and solemn Noh theater; kyōgen is a comic form, and its primary goal is to make its audience laugh.

traditional and modern theatres found in different parts of Japan

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Japanese all-female theatre troupe

traditional Japanese puppet

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Japanese entertainment company

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Stock protagonist of kamishibai and adaptations of it

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Japanese type of musical based on anime, manga or video games