National Bunraku Theatre marks 30th anniversary

National Bunraku Theatre marks 30th anniversary

OSAKA, Japan - Living national treasure Takemoto Sumitayu performs "Kotobukishiki Sanbaso" during a celebratory event marking the 30th anniversary of the National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka, western Japan, on March 27, 2014. Bunraku is Japanese traditional puppet theater.

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