- A tourist's guide to Kabuki, Japanese theater.
- 23 January 1885: a fire broke out in the Saruwakaza and reduced it to ashes. June 1886: the theater was rebuilt, renamed Nakamuraza and reopened.
- Find out how to buy tickets and see Kabuki in Tokyo. It’s actually pretty easy to do, especially if you’re happy with just one act of a performance.
- Kabuki drama is a fascinating spectacle, even if you don't speak Japanese. Here's a rundown of what to expect at a performance at Kyoto’s Minamiza Theater.