*This production release has been delayed. The footage will be broadcast here as soon as it is received. We apologise for any inconvenience.* Since it was introduced from China, Japanese marionette puppets have developed a lot over the course of about 380 years. The puppet structure, unique to Japan, allows the marionette to convey delicate and rich expressions. So as to present the marionettes in all their glory, this production shows four marionette dances and one short play, with commentary in between. Male dolls are used for "Kappore" and "Drunkenness", female dolls for “The Black Hair,” and animal dolls are used for "Lion Dance". The last Sho Jo Ji is a comic play that has a history dating back about 80 years. 日本の糸あやつり人形は、中国伝来のそれを380年ほどの時を掛けて改良し、日本独自の構造と、繊細で豊かな表現力を持つようになりました。その魅力を余すところなくご覧頂くため、4つの踊りと合間に人形の解説、そして小さなお芝居を用意しました。「かっぽれ」と「酔いどれ」は男の人形、「黒髪」は女の人形、「獅子舞」は動物の人形。最後の「ショ・ジョ・ジ」は80年ほど前に寄席に掛けられていた面白可笑しいお芝居です。

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