The University of Illinois, Northwestern University, The Consulate
General of Japan at Chicago, The City of Osaka Chicago Office, and
Japan House (UIUC) are pleased to announce that Bunraku, one of
Japan's best known and most highly prized traditional performing arts,
will come to the Midwest in October. The internationally-acclaimed
National Bunraku Theatre - the most
authentic puppet troupe from Osaka - will come to America for its
first major tour in 15 years. For the Midwest, it will appear on stage
for the first time ever.

For ticket and general information on the Bunraku performances please
visit the following website - <http://bunrakumidwest.com/>

The press release for this event is located here -
<http://bunrakumidwest.com/images/Bunraku_Press_Release.pdf>