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Monday's lunch with the Kappore Dancing Ladies

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September 26th 2009
Monday we had a lunch with 2 of Ted's Kappore dance teachers. Kappore is a traditional Japanese Dance that portrays different stories. Ted is the first Westerner to be part of the troupe. In October they will be performing on stage at a prestigious Cultural Center in Osaka (The Osaka Bunraku Hall). Iemoto and Souke who are heads of Kappore dance in Japan - Ted is honored to be included in the ... 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