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Japan's ‘Kokuho’ Craze Shines Spotlight on Classical Performing Arts; Young Women Make up Large Portion of Audiences

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By Seira Unegochi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

12:05 JST, January 5, 2026

KYOTO — Last year’s Japanese blockbuster film “Kokuho” has inspired people not only to flock to kabuki theaters but also to start taking lessons in nihonbuyo traditional Japanese dance.

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