How many professional actors who perform and teach noh drama in Japan today?

As of recent estimates, there are approximately 1,000 professional actors who perform and teach Noh drama in Japan today. These actors belong to various schools, with the most prominent being the Kanze, Hosho, and Kongo schools. Noh is a traditional form of Japanese theater that combines drama, music, and dance, and it continues to be taught and performed across the country. The number of practitioners can vary, but the art form remains an important cultural heritage in Japan.