JAPAN 2005 - Part I

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JAPAN 2005 - Part I

Ryuji Nishikawa, Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo

Ryuji Nishikawa, Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo 2

Super high quality cypress wood for
carving heads

Kuruma - the wheeled seat that is used by Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo to move about the stage with the puppet

Otome Bunraku - "Maiden" bunraku

Otome Bunraku puppeteer interviewed by Koryu Nishikawa of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo following a performance

Youkiza Marionette Theatre - marionette for Tales of Genji

Youkiza Marionette Theatre - Makoto-san directs a rehearsal of Tales of Genji in Youkiza's space in Koganei.

Mr. Nagoshi Shoji. 73 year old master wigmaker and hairdresser for the Bunraku theatre. This is his studio and museum in Osaka.

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