Kabuki-za

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kabuki-za

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
2. What is the year of first construction?1887
3. What is the Kabuki-za and where is it located?The Kabuki-za is Tokyo's main theater for kabuki, located in the Ginza district.
4. When was the Kabuki-za first built and why has it been rebuilt many times?It was first built in 1887 and has been rebuilt after fires and the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Kabuki: A classical Japanese dance-drama characterized by its highly stylized performances, elaborate costumes, and dramatic makeup.
Kumadori: The distinctive and symbolic face paint used by kabuki actors to portray characters' traits and emotions.
Hanamichi: A raised wooden stage or runway that extends from the stage through the audience in kabuki theaters, used for dramatic entrances and exits.
Ginza: A prominent upscale commercial and entertainment district in Tokyo, known for its luxury shopping, dining, and cultural venues.