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On June 1st and 2nd, 2018, the 69th Annual Takigi Noh performance took place at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. “Tragic Hero: The Life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune” was the theme of this year’s performance, and with this dramatic topic the audience was shown scenes from the legendary warrior’s childhood in Kyoto through his campaign in the Genpei War and his unfortunate end by betrayal. With this story-like theme, the 2018 Takigi Noh was particularly easy to follow and enjoy, even for a complete beginner! Get a taste of noh, the oldest style of Japanese theater still practiced today, through selected scenes from the plays “Hashi Benkai”, “Eboshi Ori”, “Funa Benkei”, “Kurama Tengu”, “Giō”, and “Shōzon” performed by the Kanze and Kongo schools of noh, with assistance from actors from the more comedic Ogura school of kyogen.
Takigi Noh is an event not to be missed if you find yourself in Kyoto in June, so make sure to check Discover Kyoto and book your tickets in advance!
Alo Japan.