The Origin of Japanese Culture and Present-Day Arts

Nara Prefectural Complex of Manyo Culture

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The classical Japanese performing art of Noh is said to have originated in the Asuka and Nara Periods (538–794). Through various materials, this exhibition traces the roots of Noh from ancient music through to the Sarugaku theatre which was popular during the 11th to 14th centuries.

Part 1: Oct.28 (Sat) - Nov.19 (Sun)
Part 2: Nov.21 (Tues) - Dec.10 (Sun)

[Related Events]

Gallery Talk
Date: Oct.29 (Sun) 14:00-14:30
Admission: Free (Exhibition ticket required)

Noh Workshop
Date: Dec.3 (Sun) 14:00-15:30
Participants: 150 (First come first served)
Admission: Free

There are also a series of Japanese-only lectures on Oct.28 (Sat), Nov.12 (Sun), Nov.18 (Sat), and Nov.26 (Sun) from 14:00-15:30.
Please refer to the official site for further details.