Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Hanamichi

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Hanamichi

花道
alternative words: Flower road, Flower path, Hanamichi ramp, Hana-michi, Hana michi
keywords: kabuki
related topics: Kabuki
explanation: Ramp used by Kabuki theater. It connects the stage and the back of auditorium and allows the actors to appear from behind of the spectators and even serves as an extra stage. Its normal position is slightly left from the median line of the auditorium but sometimes the second hanamichi is added on the right.


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