Noh drama mainly involves performers wearing masks to perform stories about ghosts and gods. In Kabuki, the performers wear white faces and kimonos to perform songs and dances. Butoh is a dance performed by a performer who paints his whole body in white.

The performance of Noh drama is mainly based on the surreal world of ghosts and gods, and also uses tragic performance methods. The performers will wear masks when they go on stage, and the costumes are extremely luxurious and gorgeous; while Kyogen It is a comedy performance that satirizes social customs. The kyogen artist does not need to wear a mask to perform, and the attire is mainly civilian clothes. In the development of Noh, Noh and Kyogen have always performed on the same stage, but now there are times when Kyogen performs independently.

There are not many types of Noh masks. After wearing them, the protagonist can basically only rely on subtle performances of the body and language to express emotions. However, the rhythm of Noh's performances is relatively slow, so it is also said to be "static." drama".

The stage of Noh drama can be said to be small but precise. It is a square stage the size of a boxing ring. The background is painted with pine trees and is empty on three sides. The flower path leads from the side and back of the stage to the backstage. During the performance, the choir and The musicians are located behind the stage and to the right. Such a stage can be said to be a work of art like clear noodles, but coupled with the gorgeous clothes and restrained and precise body language of the Noh performers, it can create a unique stage atmosphere.

Kabuki is a song and dance performance in which the performers whitewash their faces and wear traditional costumes. It is a relatively traditional Japanese drama performance, but its performances are not appreciated by audiences in many countries.

Kabuki was born in the Edo period, and its originator is Aguo Kabuki. This beauty took Japan by storm at that time with her provocative songs and dances. Later, women were banned from performing because the ruling class considered the provocative singing and dancing inappropriate.

Butoh is probably an avant-garde art that audiences both love and hate. Some people find it extremely beautiful and are intoxicated by it; while others find the smell of death too strong and are unwilling to accept it.

Butoh, also called dark butoh, emerged after World War II. The performers are usually naked and covered in white powder, and their movements are basically focused on body distortion.