Kamishibai
Kamishibai is a traditional Japanese form of storytelling that combines spoken narration and illustration. The word kamishibai literally translates to "paper play." It typically involves a performer, known as a kamishibai-shi, who uses a small wooden stage called a butai.
The kamishibai-shi presents a series of illustrated cards, one by one, within the butai. As each card
Historically, kamishibai was a popular form of entertainment for children in Japan, especially in the early
While its popularity declined with the advent of television, kamishibai has experienced a resurgence in recent