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In the early years of the Showa period, Okinawan plays livened up and Okinawan theatrical companies made overseas tours of areas where there were Japanese immigrants. On October 10th 1944, a devastating air raid on Naha destroyed 80% of the city, and consequently, many theaters were lost. The history of Okinawan public entertainment after WWII began in Ishikawa city under the rule of the U.S. military force. In 1945, three theatrical companies Matsu, Take and Ume were established under the direct management of the Royal Okinawan Government. And one year after the establishment, they became independent and were allowed to produce plays by themselves. However, public interest shifted to movies and TV programs after the war. Gradually Okinawan traditional play attracted smaller audience and many theatrical companies had to close. |
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