The document discusses three forms of traditional Japanese theater: No, Kabuki, and Bunraku. No theater uses only masks and no music. It was popular among the samurai class. Kabuki theater featured elaborate costumes, makeup, and musical instruments to convey emotions. It was invented in the 1600s for merchants and samurai were not allowed. Bunraku uses life-sized wooden puppets manipulated by three puppeteers and accompanied by the saismen, a guitar-like instrument. All three forms originated from Shinto religious practices and addressed themes from Japanese history, religion, and culture.