[DOC] [TLE] Bunraku - Wikipedia [PAR] Bunraku (), also known as Ningy jruri (), is a form of traditional 
Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in 1684. ... The most accurate term 
for the traditional puppet theater in Japan is ningy jruri (). ... the 
puppets in the Awaji tradition are some of the largest as productions in that 
region tend... [DOC] [TLE] Theatre of Japan - Wikipedia [PAR] Traditional Japanese theatre includes Kabuki, Noh and the puppet theatre, 
Bunraku. Contents ... Perhaps its fame comes from the wild costumes and sword 
fights, which used real ... Japanese modern drama in the early 20th century, the 
1900s, consisted of Shingeki .... House of Councillors  House of Representatives
. [DOC] [TLE] Osaka - Wikipedia [PAR] Osaka (, saka-shi) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is 
the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the ... largest 
city in Japan by daytime population after Tokyo's 23 wards and the third largest 
city .... a vibrant arts culture, as typified by its famous Kabuki and Bunraku 
theaters. [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about CITIES - StudyStack [PAR] CONSIDERED THE HOME OF JAPANESE DRAMA, ESPECIALLY PUPPET 
THEATER, IT'S JAPAN'S THIRD LARGEST CITY, OSAKA. THIS AFRICAN... [DOC] [TLE] Fast Facts: Japan | Scholastic.com [PAR] Japan is one of the world's most densely populated countries. ... An invitation for 
dinner to a Japanese home is considered a great honor. .... It ranges from ancient 
stage dramas to the types of modern drama performed in Western .... Located just 
south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and its largest port. [DOC] [TLE] Kansai/Kinki Region - Cruiser's Guide to Japan [PAR] Nara was Japan's first permanent capital (710 - 794) and is home to both the 
world's ... the Kansai region is considered to be the cultural and historical heart of 
Japan. ... Historically, Kyoto was the largest city in Japan, later surpassed by 
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the largest and most populated of the Ryukyu Islands, make it an especially ...... 
However, puppet theater developed its characteristic form in the 16th century. [DOC] [TLE] Japanese performing arts | Britannica.com [PAR] The varied and technically complex dance and theatre arts of Japan. Among the 
most important of these are Noh theatre or dance drama, Kabuki, and ... Later 
plays, especially those by Kanze Kojir Nobumitsu (14351516), such as .... 
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area includes the major cities of Yokohama (the second largest city in Japan), ... 
who are never considered Japanese even though some of these families have 
..... The National Theater also holds performances of bunraku, dramas in which 
the... [DOC] [TLE] of Japanese culture? - Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco [PAR] What are the forms of Japanese theater and performing arts? ... Traditional 
Japanese art is characterized by its use of seasonal motifs and ..... Developed in 
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while the cities and populated areas of Honshu may represent the fast paced 
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Question: Considered the home of Japanese drama, especially puppet theater, it's Japan's third largest city
Answer: Osaka