1
Q
has rich and unique literary history (influenced
by Chinese language and literature)
* simple yet complex, imperfect yet abounding
with beauty
A
Japan
2
Q
traditional theatrical form
A
Noh
3
Q
popular drama
(singing and dancing)
A
Kabuki
4
Q
novelist and playwright
* also known as Abe Kimifusa
A
ABE KOBO
5
Q
Tomodachi
A
best known play featuring dark
humor and revealing the peculiarity of human
relations in the present age
* won the 1951 and 1967 Akutagawa Award
(sought after Japanese literary prize for
rising author)
