Revisiting The Theaters of Dotonbori

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

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Next year will mark the 400th anniversary of Osaka’s famous Dotonbori Street, which boasts a long and rich history of Kabuki and other kinds theater. Recently discovered blueprints of the Five Dotonbori Theaters, drawings used as colorful stage decorations, and paintings of actors and other works by artists with ties to the theaters of Dotonbori are on display.

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Bunraku Puppet Workshop
Try your hand at moving Bunraku puppets!
Date: Apr. 19 (Sat) from 13:00 and 14:30
Venue: The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living 8F Exhibition Room
Participants: 20 per session
Free
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[Image: “Front View of the Namihana Theater” Research Center for Cityscape and Cultural Heritage of Osaka]