• Bunraku puppet theatre is one of Japan's most representative traditional performing arts. It originated in Osaka during the Edo period and has been passed down to the present day.
• The narrator's voice, the sound of the shamisen, and the movements of the puppets work together to tell the story.
• Bunraku puppet theater, which has been built up and passed down over a long history, sometimes resonates with the hearts of audiences more than a human performance.
• Enjoy an authentic Bunraku performance performed by leading performers who have inherited the essence of the art form for hundreds of years.

The National Theatre, the hall of fame for classical performing arts, will be presenting a performance of Bunraku, a traditional Japanese puppet theater. It will be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from first-timers to Bunraku fans.