Experience high quality performance art at ”Yachiyoza””Yachiyoza” was built in 1910 by business people living in Yamaga called ”danna-shu (gentlemen).” The building conveys the traditional style of playhouses from the Edo era. |
Traditional building with attractive designThere is a ”hanamichi” walkway on the left. The ”masuseki” located in the middle is a tatami box seat for eight people where patrons sit on cushions. The wooden partitions are called ”ayumi-ita” and vendors walked on it selling ”sake”. ”Sajikiseki” is on the right. There are very few columns so as not to block the view to the stage. |
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Overcoming crisisAt that time, Yachiyoza was a symbol of wealth and used classic Edo era styles. However, during its history of over 100 years there were times when it faced the possibility of closure. In the 1940’s, different forms of entertainment appeared such as movies and television, and Yachiyoza fell behind the trends. |
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- Yachiyoza
- 1499 Yamaga, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto
- URL http://www.yachiyoza.com