What Is Kabuki? | Japanese Culture

In this video Shozo Sato, a Kabuki master, presents students with an overview of Kabuki, pointing out major characteristics such as male actors, stylized acting, and audience. He also discusses the distinction between Kabuki and Noh theater, the other classical Japanese theatrical style.

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