Japanese Theatre: History of Bunraku By Klajdi Selimaj
Japanese Traditional Theater
Bunraku 300 years old Also known as Ningyo- Joruri Founded by: Takemoto Gidayu 3 elements: Tayu Shamisen The 3 puppeters
Bunraku Puppeteers Puppeteer master: Minosuke Yoshida
Puppeteer master Master controls right hand and head Second senior left hand Apprentice controls feet
Puppeteers
Bunraku Puppets
1966-Tokyo National theater 1984-Osaka National Bunraku Theater
References Readings: HISTORY OF THE THEATER ART BUNRAKU A Brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku Pictures: