Japanology Plus · SEASON 4
Noh Theater
Episode 2 · 2017-01-26

- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
Noh theater is said to be the world's oldest contemporary performing art. After emerging 650 years ago, it survived a time of national turbulence with the help of samurai warlords, and it is still going strong today. This time on Japanology Plus, we explore how this traditional form of theater presents profound drama on a simple stage, and with subtle gestures. Our expert guest, Reiko Yamanaka, is head of The Nogami Memorial Noh Research Institute of Hosei University. And in Plus One, Matt does his best to follow the guidance of Hiroyuki Matsuno, a noh actor who also offers classes on noh.
28 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte2017-01-05
2. Noh Theater2017-01-26
3. Moving Services2017-02-02
4. Okinawan Karate2017-02-09
5. Sleep2017-02-16
6. Tokyo Rail Network2017-02-23
7. Denim2017-03-02
8. Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei2017-03-09
9. Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent2017-03-30
10. Buddhist Altars2017-04-04
11. Driving Schools2017-04-12
12. Curry2017-04-19
13. Cafes2017-05-02
14. Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer2017-05-23
15. School Lunch2017-06-06
16. Capsule Toys2017-06-20
17. Buses2017-06-27
18. Traditional Music2017-07-04
19. Traditional Music in Modern Life2017-07-11
20. Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena2017-07-18
21. Urban Renewal2017-08-01
22. Fireworks2017-08-15
23. Anthropomorphism2017-08-22
24. 2D Characters - Origins and Evolution2017-08-29
25. Children and Sports2017-09-05
26. Amusement Parks2017-09-12
27. Japanophiles: Tyler Lynch2017-09-26
28. Particle Physics Research2017-10-03
29. Shrine Duties2017-10-17
30. Special Rescue Teams2017-10-24
31. The Wonders of Air Travel2017-10-31
32. Japanophiles: Fernando Lopez2017-11-21
33. Changing Perceptions of Cars2017-11-28
34. The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (1)2017-12-12
35. The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (2)2017-12-19