The is a complex consisting of two halls and an exhibition room, located in Chūō-ku,

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. The complex was opened in 1984 as the fourth national theatre of the country, to become the headquarters of

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History

The Japan Arts Council, an

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of the

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, operates the National Theatre.

Outline

The theatre has two halls. The Large Theatre has a capacity of around 700 seats depending on stage setup, and is primarily used for performances of

, as well as '' Buyō'' and stage plays. In the Small Hall are performed other type of traditional arts such as, ''

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'' and Japanese music.

External links

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National Theatre of Japan
official web site

References

Arts centres in Japan Buildings and structures in Osaka Chūō-ku, Osaka Kisho Kurokawa buildings Tourist attractions in Osaka Bunraku Culture in Osaka Theatres in Japan Theatres completed in 1984 1984 establishments in Japan {{Japan-theat-struct-stub