Pop Culture Tuesdays VII

So, last time the focus of the pop culture post was the various ways traditional Japanese elements have found their way into pop culture.

But, stupid me, I did not include examples of these traditional elements. Find it in your heart to forgive me.

I've included here a section from a Kabuki play, and you can see for yourself the various ways in which traditional music and clothing has been brought into pop culture (and the music videos from last week).



It's amazing the amount of emotion and drama that is conveyed, just through movements.

And that's doubly impressive when you remember that the 'woman' on stage is actually a man.