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Takarazuka style: the basic manners of beautiful people

Japanese Culture

Takarazuka style: the basic manners of beautiful people

  • By Kie Kojima
  • Published 30th May 2015

Takarazuka Revue is an all-female musical theatre troupe that has been popular in Japan for over 100 years. The phrase TakaraJeanne, which describes the members of Takarazuka Revue, represents refined behavior, fine beauty, and women who excel in life.

The TakaraJeanne are known to be this way as they go through thorough education and training in etiquette and manners.

So what exactly are the TakaraJeanne manners that create true beauty?

The author, a former TakaraJeanne who now teaches children who dream of joining the Takarazuka Revue, shares her secrets.

Japanese Culture

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