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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For detailed background information on these art forms, click on the following links:
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
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

View close-ups of the entire series if you have a fast connection (or don't mind waiting for it to load) or select close-ups individually below:
 

Kabuki Theater July 10, 1970
Maiden at Dojo Temple	Scene from Sekuroku
Kanjingcho, "The Subscription List"
Gagaku & Bugaku: Music and Dance of the Imperial Court April 1, 1971
Genjoraku	Cocho
Taiheiraku
Bunraku: Puppet Theater March 1, 1972
Noh Theater September 20, 1972 I don't have this set and would appreciate any referral to a source.
Ghost in "Tamura"	Lady Rokujo in "Lady Hollyhock"
Hagoromo (Feather Robe)