Japanese Island Preserves Ancient Ghostly Theater
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On Sado Island, Japan, residents actively preserve and perform Noh, one of the world's oldest theatrical forms, with amateurs like Shinobu Kamiyama taking on roles in ghost stories that highlight the art's supernatural themes, cultural significance, and ongoing community tradition despite declining audiences and aging performers.
A Japanese Island Preserves an Ancient and Ghostly Theater Form The New York Times
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