Thanks to Michaela who shared this article with me!
The training to become a Kabuki actor starts at an early age. This school is struggling to keep the tradition going, as more and more people leave the village. One of the major trends in Japan’s recent history is population ageing, and it affects society in many different ways. This is a great read!
You can access the New York Times for free through our College. Click on the picture to read the article. (Ben Dooley, “In Rural Japan, a 370-Year-Old Tradition Falls to One Child”. New York Times. April 15, 2020, Section A p. 16)
