Japanology Plus · SEASON 6
Popular Theater
Episode 9 · 2019-04-02
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
"Taishu engeki," or "popular theater," is a fun and engaging form of entertainment that is intended to appeal to everyone. Typical performances are period dramas, telling stories of samurai and sword-fighting. The shows also feature singing, dancing, and glamorous costumes. Our guests are Ryuji Sawa and Daigoro Tachibana, both leaders of theater troupes. Sawa is a veteran with 8 decades of experience, while Tachibana has made a name for himself as a performer of female roles.
28 minutes
Season 6 episodes
1. Roof Tilers2019-01-08
2. Japanophiles: Thomas Bertrand2019-01-29
3. Hidden Christians: Part 12019-02-19
4. Hidden Christians: Part 22019-02-26
5. Wood: Culture2019-03-05
6. Wood: Carpentry2019-03-12
7. Japanophiles: Oussouby Sacko2019-03-19
8. Meat2019-03-26
9. Popular Theater2019-04-02
10. Oni: Japanese Ogres2019-04-16
11. Japanese Dog Breeds2019-04-30
12. Japanophiles: Peter MacMillan2019-05-21
13. Konamon: Flour-based Cuisine2019-06-11
14. Frozen Food2019-06-25
15. Slippers2019-07-09
16. Japanophiles: Ondrej Hybl2019-07-23
17. Tokyo: Water2019-07-30
18. Tokyo: Backstreets and Alleys2019-08-06
19. Mechanical Dolls2019-08-27
20. Swords2019-09-10
21. Bathrooms2019-10-01
22. Japanophiles: David Atkinson2019-10-08
23. Monkeys2019-10-15
24. Banknotes2019-11-05
25. Plasterwork2019-11-12
26. Japanophiles: Wolfgang Loeger2019-11-19
27. Insects2019-12-03
28. Donburi: Rice Bowls2019-12-10
