Dancing

Traditional Japanese dancing performance

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June 2nd 2008
Yesterday some of the exchange students were taken to Ishibashi to see a performance of traditional Japanese dancing. The performers were all wearing beautiful kimono, and although it went for a long time (3 1/3 hours, and we only saw half!), I really loved it. It was something we'd never be able to find out about on our own, and especially not be able to afford to see. As well as getting in free, ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more