The Kita school (Roppeita Kita) is said to have produced masters since its inception, and its members have been honored with the Japan Art Academy membership, the Order of Culture, and the title of Living National Treasure (officially, Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties). The Kita school has a slightly shorter history than other schools and is somewhat smaller, but it has produced four Living National Treasures. Noh has a long history as a ceremonial music for the samurai class, and within it, the Kita school is particularly known for its strong samurai spirit and a simple yet bold style of performance, characterized by a powerful presence even from a distance. This book is a "yo-hon," a vocal text for Noh performances. A "yo-hon" contains the lyrics (words) of a Noh play, with musical notation indicating the melody alongside them. Unlike the "noh-bon," which is the performance script, the "yo-hon" is primarily used as a practice book for learning the vocal parts of Noh. It is bound using the traditional Japanese "wazhiji" method, where paper is layered and sewn together. This is an 8-volume set, including the classic literature "Rashomon," and all eight volumes are from the Meiji era. Compared to those from the Taisho and Showa eras, these are considered valuable. As they are from the Meiji era, there is some damage, such as wear and insect damage, so please consider this before purchasing. Thank you for viewing. #Noh #KitaSchool #RoppeitaKita #NohBon #YoHon