First time I went to see Kabuki, one of the traditional Japanese culture. Something similar to musical stage but story in old Japan times, speak old Japanese language, using traditional costumes and instruments.It was very very interesting. It was a bit modern style Kabuki so I could understand what they are saying. The story was about a beast who was envious of one guy who could get beautiful girls. Unfortunately, they always liked the same girls so the beast got very jealous and started to kills the girls one after the other which was man's girlfriends. The man got so depressed and could not recover from his sadness. Then one detective decided to seach for this beast and...
I've seen lots of western cultures like opea, musical show, ballet but never Japanese ones. It is nice to know about your own culture as well. I guess as you get older, you (or just me?) have more interests in your own culture and want to know more. When I was little, I was more interested in US or Europe culture and style, tried to be like them. I travel a lot but these days everytime I go somewhere, I re-recognized how wonderful Japanese culture is, especially in people's behavior and mentality. I am proud to be Japanese.
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I went to see Kabuki on one of my first visits to Japan. I used the translator headphone service they provide. The Japanese person I went with listened for a bit, and said that I was able to understand more of it than he was listening to the old Japanese.
I recognize your comment Mayu.
I also know more about foreign cultures than my own. And yes, as I started to leave home I got also more interested in understanding my own roots.
Same for my wife..
Understanding your own roots might indeed be something that comes with age (笑)
P-A
PeterD,
the one I saw was more like modern Japanese so I was able to understand most of it. I didn't know there was modern-kabuki, very impressive.
P-A,
something that comes with age...!? that means I'm getting old.. well, I don't think I'm getting old but definately growing up. This 1 year made me go into the International business a lot.
I'm so there with you, hun.
I know exactly what you're talking about.
By the way, how the frickin are you girl? I was on my lunch break, and all of sudden I remembered your site.
How's your life in Tokyo?
It's been - degrees every day here in Chicago.
I hope to get to see you soon!
Miss ya muah<3!!!!
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