Stamps of Japan
Bob Okumura
Main Stamp Page: http://www.infosights.com/okumura/stamps.html
Email: bokumura@mindspring.com
1970-72 Classical Performing Arts Series
Highlighting the major forms of classical Japanese performing arts, this series is comprised of four sets of three stamps issued over three years. I don't have the fourth set and would appreciate any referral to a source.
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Kabuki Theater National Theater's Introduction to Kabuki Kabuki for Everyone All about Japan's traditional Theatre Art of Kabuki |
Music and Dance of the Imperial Court Gagaku & Bugaku from Wikipedia Photos |
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Bunraku: Puppet Theater National Theater's Introduction to Bunraku History of Bunraku by Matthew Johnson |
Noh Theater National Theater's Introduction to Noh & Kyogen Noh & Kyogen A Study of Noh by Don Herbison-Evans |
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Kabuki Theater July 10, 1970 |
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Maiden at Dojo Temple |
Scene from Sekuroku |
Kanjingcho, "The Subscription List" |
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Gagaku & Bugaku: Music and Dance of the Imperial Court April 1, 1971 |
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Genjoraku |
Cocho |
Taiheiraku |
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Bunraku: Puppet Theater March 1, 1972 |
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Noh Theater September 20, 1972 I don't have this set and would appreciate any referral to a source. |
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Ghost in "Tamura" |
Lady Rokujo in "Lady Hollyhock" |
Hagoromo (Feather Robe) |
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