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Haunted.

Contributed by David Surtasky Spirits that visit us in our dreams. Furtive and unbidden. The story is told through noh over and over. The traveler, a priest, a monk, a courtier, a messenger – comes to a particular place, and … Continue reading

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Hashitomi (半蔀)

Contributed by David Surtasky Hashitomi (半蔀)  A third category play (attributed to Naitō Saemon) One summer many years ago a Monk from Unrin-in Temple in Miyako was undergoing his ascetic training. Each day he offered flowers to the Buddha. As … Continue reading

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