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Minamiawaji is a city in the southern part of Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Minamiawaji was established on January 11, 2005, from the merger of all four towns of the former ...
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3. Awaji Ningyoza
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Ninyo-joruri, literally meaning puppet and narrative is one of the representative Japanese traditional theaters along with kabuki which has deen popular among ordinary people for 400 years A narrator caiied the tayu accompany the puppets performance on a stage. The puppet tradition of Awaji is now designated as Nationai Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan Awaji ningyo-za theater plays various period dramas and developed such original direction as quick change of stage settings or costumes. It is also distinguishing that the troupe includes many female performers.
