Young 'Bunraku' puppeteer practices to lure youth audience

Young 'Bunraku' puppeteer practices to lure youth audience

Kosuke Yoshida (R), a puppeteer for the traditional Japanese puppet play called Bunraku, practices at the Knowledge Theater in Osaka, western Japan, ahead of a show set to be played by young performers. The show was organized by five local TV broadcasters to promote the performing art among young generations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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