After the war, on the other hand, outdoor Noh plays at night called 'Takigi Noh' (firelight Noh, performed by the light of torches or bonfires) became popular (originally the performance of Takigi Noh was started in the daytime and finishes at dusk).
一方で、戦後「薪能」（本来の薪能は日中から演能を始め、夕暮れまで演じる形式だった）と称して夜間の野外能が盛んになった。