Japan's ancient Noh theatre faces crisis

Kennosuke Nakamori taking part in a rehearsal at the Kamakura Noh Theatre.The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered theatres across Japan, and while other traditional art forms can rely on generous private backers or state subsidies, Noh depends heavily on staging shows.

Noh's roots date back as far as the eighth century, but the plays performed today were largely developed around Japan's Muromachi period from 1336-1573.

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