The article is dedicated to the specifications of the Japanese classical theatre. It is very exotic and completely differs from traditional theatre. The article tells about two theatrical genres: No and Kabuki.

No was considered as the show of the high society but Kabuki was to entertain poor people. Nowadays difference between them has disappeared but in past this difference existed. No plays are performed with the masks but sometimes the leading artists play without masks. In past spectators were seated on the tatami which was spread on the floor but now tatami is preserved in balconies. No consists only with a male staff.

Despite the fact the fact that Kabuki theatre was on the lower place, it has a great love and popularity among the audience. In Kabuki as in No the plays were performed by male staff. Actors who played female roles are called Onnagata. Decorations and clothes are very much colorful. In Kabuki as in No spectators were seated on the floor not on the Tatami but on the Zabutonakhi (little pillow). At present this tradition is preserved in balconies only.

Japanese treat with a great respect their traditions and that's why they have their theatre unchanged.