'Takigi Noh' performed under illuminated Himeji Castle

'Takigi Noh' performed under illuminated Himeji Castle

HIMEJI, Japan - "Takigi Noh," a traditional Japanese musical drama, is played against the backdrop of the illuminated Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2014. "Takigi Noh" is a special form of Noh performed on an outdoor stage lit by "takigi" firewood after dark. The recently refurbished castle is a national treasure of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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