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Tokyo’s National Theatre Reopens — But Not for a Kabuki Performance
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk Ynes Sarah Filleul , as published by Tokyo Weekender
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It earned more than $120 million and was selected as an entry for the Academy Awards. A film achieved significant success, becoming the highest-grossing live-action release in over twenty years.
A film achieved significant success, becoming the highest-grossing live-action release in over twenty years. It earned more than $120 million and was selected as an entry for the Academy Awards. The movie tells the story of two rivals dedicated to a traditional form of theater.
Further details about the film and its plot are available. The story centers around the rivals' devotion to their craft.
More information can be found in the original post, which also mentions a theater reopening, although not for a specific type of performance.
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Category: Local Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Tokyo Weekender Reading time: 1 min
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