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This video introduces Noh, a traditional Japanese performing art. [Filming support: Yoyogi Noh Stage] http://www.yoyoginoubutai.com/ Yoyogi Noh Stage is a national tangible cultural property and Tokyo's only outdoor stage. Noh is a uniquely Japanese form of theater that is on par with Kabuki and is a world-renowned form of theater. It is characterized by the fact that the protagonist wears a mask called a "Noh mask" when performing. Noh, which has a tradition of 650 years, is also designated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. First, there is a brief explanation of the history of Noh. Then, there is an explanation of the stage where the plays are performed and the roles of the characters, the instruments used, and the stage where the plays are performed. Please also watch the costumes being put on.