Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Presents”, “Bunraku Puppet Theatre Of Japan”, Eastman Color, Heavy Fade,

“Traditional performances at the Bunraku-za Theatre, Osaka, show the style of this unusual 18th century form, still popular in Japan. The Bunraku dolls, half life-size, create a make-believe world peculiar to Japan, and are so delicate that they cannot be imitated by live actors.”

“Bunraku (文楽) is the traditional puppet theater of Japan. It started of as popular entertainment for the commoners during the Edo Period (1603-1868) in Osaka and evolved into artistic theater during the late 17th century. Along with noh and kabuki, it is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.”