Asakusa Mokubakan Blog
Catch Up on Taishu Engeki
Read recent articles about Taishu Engeki, and updates from Asakusa Mokubakan Theatre. Click to read.
The Popular Music of Popular Theatre - Taishu Engeki's Soundtrack
Taishu Engeki doesn’t limit itself to only the music of old. Read about the various genres explored on the stage at Asakusa Mokubakan theatre.
A Taishu Engeki Theatrical Performance - What to Expect?
Gain further insight into Taishu Engeki from the perspective of a foreigner living in Japan, and working at the Shinohara Mokubakan Theatre in the heart of Asakusa.
Taishu Engeki came from Kabuki - What's the Difference?
Taishu Engeki takes many themes and motifs from Kabuki, but they are very different experiences. Read about the differences and similarities between the two performance arts.
Kimonos, and the Fashion of Taishu Engeki & Japanese Theatre
Read about the history of Kimonos, and where Taishu Engeki performers get their outfit inspirations from – both modern and traditional.
Where Samurai Spirit Meets The Stage – Swordplay, Drama, and Dance
There are many overly-commercialized “samurai” experiences in Tokyo. Read about a more local, theatrical experience loved by Japanese locals.
Preparing to Visit the Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theatre
This is not like your local theatre back home. Read about the culture, etiquette, and experience of Tokyo’s Taishu Engeki theatre.
