A History of the Takarazuka Revue Since 1914: Modernity, Girls' Culture, Japan Pop by Makiko Yamanashi
English | 2012 | ISBN: 9004203869 | 248 Pages | PDF | 9.6 MB
English | 2012 | ISBN: 9004203869 | 248 Pages | PDF | 9.6 MB
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book provides an in-depth analysis of Takarazukas history, educational traditions and theatrical ethos viewed from the prism of Japans modernization and globalization in the twentieth century. Its relationship to Japanese popular culture, especially in the fields of manga and fashion as well as its ongoing success are also addressed.