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Kabuki, a popular form of Japanese drama, originated in 1603, when a woman named Okuni began performing a new style of dance that became instantly popular. In the wake of her success, rival troupes quickly formed, and kabuki evolved into an ensemble dance performed by women—a form much different from its modern incarnation. In 1629, women were banned from the stage and men assumed their roles, placing more of an emphasis on theater than dance. Why were women banned from the stage?