concept   mudra
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, mudras are used in traditional performing arts like Noh and Kabuki to express emotions and depict characters.

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1 malasada Japan Not a traditional or widely known food item 1
2 malasada Japan Not commonly known in Japan as it is not part of traditional Japanese cuisine. 1
3 mudra Japan Mudras are not commonly used in traditional Japanese dance or spiritual practices. 1
4 mudra Japan In Japanese culture, mudras are also used in traditional theatrical performances such as Noh and Kabuki to convey emotions and portray specific characters. 1
5 mudra Japan Mudras are also used in Japanese traditional performing arts such as Noh and Kabuki to communicate specific emotions and situations. 1