Yachiyoza (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Yachiyoza is a historic wooden theater located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Built in 1910 (Meiji 43), it features an exterior that blends Japanese and Western styles, and an interior space that retains the warmth of wood. It has been preserved and restored as a theater building that conveys the popular culture of the Taisho and Showa periods, and is currently...