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Kamishibai: Paper Theater

Kamishibai, or paper theater, is a form of storytelling that uses large picture cards. It was wildly popular throughout Japan in the 1930's. Today, it's still enjoyed in kindergartens and libraries. This time, our theme is Kamishibai. Our main guest, Sakai Kyoko, talks about how Kamishibai titles are created, and how they should be performed. And in Plus One, we meet American poet Arthur Binard, whose own Kamishibai communicates the horror of the atomic bomb.

English
  • Originally Aired December 29, 2020
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created December 21, 2020 by
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