
Culture Apr 4, 2020
Kamishibai: Rediscovering the fine art of storytelling in Japan
by Andrew McKirdy
Artists are taking a traditional art form to a new audience but a battle rages over its true essence.
Kamishibai: Rediscovering the fine art of storytelling in Japan
Artists are taking a traditional art form to a new audience but a battle rages over its true essence.
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