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Takarazuka

Takarazuka is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, located in the Kansai region, north of Osaka. It is known for its scenic hot springs and for its association with the Takarazuka Revue, a renowned all-female musical theater troupe founded in 1913.

The Takarazuka Revue, based in the city at the Grand Theater, is notable for performances in which

The city serves as a regional hub for arts, culture, and tourism. In addition to the Grand

For clarity, Takarazuka can also refer to the Takarazuka Revue theater company, which was founded in the

actresses
portray
both
male
and
female
characters,
known
respectively
as
otokoyaku
and
musumeyaku.
Revue
productions
include
adaptations
of
Western
classics,
contemporary
musicals,
and
original
works,
and
the
company
has
become
a
major
cultural
institution
in
Japan.
The
troupe
has
contributed
to
the
popularization
of
musical
theatre
in
Japan
and
helped
launch
the
public
profile
of
many
performers.
Theater,
Takarazuka
hosts
hot
springs,
parks,
and
historical
sites,
and
it
serves
as
a
gateway
to
the
surrounding
hills
and
natural
attractions.
The
city
is
connected
to
Osaka
and
Kobe
by
rail,
with
the
Hankyu
Takarazuka
Line
providing
a
direct
connection
to
Umeda
in
Osaka.
The
area
also
has
bus
services
and
local
facilities
for
residents
and
visitors.
city
and
remains
closely
associated
with
it.