Kyogen master Nomura Manzo IX performs his craft which he learned from his father and grandfather. In Japanese theater, it is often thought that there are three main genres: Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku.
Donald Keene is seen performing a "Taro Kaja" role in the "kyogen" comedic play "Chidori" at the Kita Nogakudo theater in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 1956. (Provided by the Donald Keene Memorial Foundation) ...