A Noh performance often lasts all day and consists of five Noh plays interspersed with shorter, humorous kyōgen pieces.

The schedule of four public Noh performances will begin with anoutdoor event at 5:45 on Oct. 29 that will be illuminated by torches.

The tuition process resembled a Japanese Noh performance where the actors play their parts in a well-orchestrated dance.

At a Noh performance attended by Noriko and her father, the latter smilingly greets Mrs. Miwa, which triggers Noriko's jealousy.

However, present-day Noh performances often consist of two Noh plays with one Kyōgen play in between.

Giuglaris (1916-1951) loved the story of Hagoromo very much but never saw the Noh performance, nor did she visit Miho during her lifetime.

For one visitor they recalled the moment at an outdoor Noh performance in Japan when the Buddhist priests ignited braziers to light the stage at cherry blossom time.

Annually in mid-September two Noh performances are held at the Shiramine Shrine in memory of Emperor Sutoku.

"There is a Noh performance at the Asakusa tonight," he said softly.

In the audience at the Asakusa, his mind opened by the electrifying Noh performance, he had heard her calling to him.