Practice English Speaking&Listening with: Exploring Kabukiza in Tokyo - KEY Place for Kabuki | Hyesoo in Japan (sub)

In the heart of Tokyo

you can find places to experience traditional Japanese theater arts

Hyesoo has chosen the most representative venue

the Kabukiza Theater in Ginza district

Kabukiza was originally built in 1889

It is a key place for Kabuki plays in Japan

Nowadays, crowds of people come here

to see Kabuki plays everyday

There is also a Kabuki Gallery

you get to see Kabuki costumes

and stage props close up

a dancing butterfly

a gallant black horse

and palanquin from ancient Japan

These red beans are the secret to imitating the sound of ocean waves on stage

Am I doing it right?

and various types of sound mimicking tools

this is the stage where 「Wisteria Maiden」 will be performing

A strange looking hat attracted my attention

Am I wearing it right? Do I look weird?

I even tried playing the traditional Japanese instrument 「Shamisen」

Imitating the musicians on stage

It might seem easy

but when you try to imitate a "Shamisen" player on stage

it’s really quite difficult!