Head of traditional theater eyes closer ties with spectators

KANAZAWA, Japan - Takehiro Yoshida, head of the restored Awazu "Embujo" traditional performing art theater in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, says on Aug. 28, 2014, that he hopes to see the venue will be a place where performers and spectators can form close ties.

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