showe
Showe is a traditional form of Japanese entertainment that originated during the Edo period (1603–1868) and remains popular today. It is a type of puppet theater, often associated with the Bunraku style, which features large, intricately crafted puppets manipulated by human operators. The term "showe" can also refer to a broader category of Japanese puppet performances, including regional variants like *ningyō jōruri* (puppet theater with recitation) and *kamishibai* (picture-storytelling).
In traditional showe performances, three puppeteers control a single puppet: one manipulates the head and right
Showe has cultural significance as a living heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Asset.
The craftsmanship involved in creating showe puppets is highly skilled, with each puppet requiring months or