Awa Ningyo-Joruri (Awa Puppet Theater)
April 28, 2015Despite the unknown beginning of its history, Awa (current Tokushima Pref., West Japan) Ningyo Joruri, or Awa Puppet Theater is well known to originate from then-prosperous Awaji (current Hyogo Pref., West Japan) Puppet Theater mastered by farmers in Awa region around the 16-17th century.
Translation: Tomoko Yamamoto, reviewed by Marina Izumi
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Awa Ningyo-Joruri (Awa Puppet Theater)