This video explains the underlying thought and emotion of this ancient Japanese art by showing its historical development, theory and practice. This fascinating video explains in detail the art of the Japanese Bunraku theatre, a form of puppet theatre in which large dolls are handled on stage by puppeteers, creating an almost perfect illusion of life. To the Japanese, the preparation and serving of food has become refined to an art for good living.
Great care is given to offer dishes which appeal to both the palate and eye of the diner.
In addition to describing the origins of folk singing in Japan, the video also looks at traditional dancing in rural towns. The people have lives in harmony with nature and in gratitude to deities said to preside over various aspects of nature. This is typically observed in traditional folk performing arts handed down in various localities. This video introduces some such performing arts. In the video, the viewer visits Mr. Honda at his factory and then is taken to two major fireworks displays which are held in Tokyo each summer.