Konpira Grand Theatre

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The front of Konpira Grand Theatre
The front of Konpira Grand Theatre

The Konpira Grand Theatre (金毘羅大芝居 Konpira Ōshibai), also known as Kanamaru-za (金丸座) is a restored Kabuki theatre in Kotohira, Kagawa, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. It was originally constructed in 1835[1][2] but was after falling into disuse it was restored and moved some 200 meters to a new location. It has a manually operated revolving stage and seri (trap doors).[3]

The theatre has been designated an Important Cultural Property by the Ministry of Culture. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Agency for Cultural Affairs (in Japanese)
  2. ^ Historical Development of Revolving Stages of Theaters Invented in Japan - Improvement by Adoption of European Culture by Uzuhiko TSUBOI for the 1st International Conference on Business and Technology transfer (ICBTT200)
  3. ^ www.town.kotohira.kagawa.jp accessed 27 September 2007
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