Japanese traditional performing artists hold a prss conference for rebuilding of Japan's National Theater
February 16, 2024, Tokyo, Japan - Japan's leading traditional entertainers (R-L) Nakamura Tokizo of Kabuki, Yoshida Tamao of Bunraku, Bunno Hideaki of Gagaku, Hagioka Shoin of Sankyoku, Miyako Icchu of Kokyoku, Kineya Katsushiro of Nagauta and four Nihon Buyoka (traditional dancers) Onoe Bokusetsu, Azuma Tokuho, Nishikawa Minosuke and Inoue Yachiyo hold a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Friday, February 16, 2024. Japan's National Theater for traditional performing arts closed last October for rebuilding, but now no propects for reconstruction of the theater since two biddings have been held in vain. (photo by Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO)