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2 July 2015

Living national treasure – arts and older people in Japan

David Cutler
An overview of arts for older people in Japan, based on a study tour organised by the British Council.
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This short account contains a number of case studies describing arts work with older people, including the extraordinary Gold Theatre of Saitama, created by the internationally renowned Director Yukio Ninagawa.

 

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