2 shows in Tôkyô (Kabukiza, Sunpearl Arakawa), 2 in Fukuoka (Hakataza), 1 in Nagoya (Misonoza), 1 in Kyôto (Minamiza), 1 in Ôsaka (Shôchikuza), 1 in Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center Momijizaka Hall), 1 in Shizuoka (Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center Granship) and 2 tours (Eastern Provinces, Shôchiku Special Kabuki Tour)!

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Living National Treasure Nakamura Baigyoku, Bandô Yajûrô, Nakamura Senjaku, Onoe Matsuya and Onoe Ukon perform at the Hakataza!

Living National Treasure Bandô Tamasaburô performs at the Misonoza and at the Minamiza!

Nakamura Ganjirô and Ichikawa Komazô perform at the Sunpearl Arakawa, Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center Momijizaka Hall and Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center Granship!

Ichikawa Chûsha, Ichikawa Danko, Ichikawa Monnosuke, Nakamura Kazutarô and the Omodakaya guild perform at the Shôchikuza!

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Nakamura Shidô is on tour!

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The 2 programs for the June Grand Kabuki at the Kabukiza with important events for the Yorozuya guild:

Shûmei: Nakamura Tokizô V and his son Nakamura Baishi IV take the names of Nakamura Manju and Nakamura Tokizô VI. The new Tokizô plays the role of Omiwa in "Mikasayama Goten". The new Manju plays the role of Yamanba in the eponymous dance-drama. Interesting to note that the name Manju, in which the ideogram for man is the same as yorozu in Nakamura Tokizô's yagô Yorozuya, was not an old haimyô used by ancestors of Nakamura Tokizô. It was created by the actor and there is a hint at the Manju Era, which started the 19th of August 1024, almost 1000 years ago.

Hatsubutai: Nakamura Tokizô's grandson and Nakamura Baishi's son Ogawa Hiroharu (born the 28th of October 2015) makes his hatsubutai and receive the name of Nakamura Baishi V. He performs with his grandfather in "Yamanba". Nakamura Shidô's sons Ogawa Haruki (born the 18th of December 2017) and Ogawa Natsuki (born the 27th of June 2020) also make their hatsubutai and receive the names of Nakamura Haruki and Nakamura Natsuki. They play the roles of decchi in "Sakanaya Sôgorô" (the role of Sôgorô is played by their father Nakamura Shidô).

Living National Treasure Nakamura Baigyoku, Bandô Yajûrô, Nakamura Senjaku, Onoe Matsuya, Onoe Ukon, Bandô Shingo, Nakamura Takanosuke, Nakamura Kangyoku, Nakamura Toranosuke, Nakamura Tamatarô

The traditional two programs for the June Grand Kabuki at the Hakataza.

Living National Treasure Bandô Tamasaburô, Kataoka Ainosuke

A special program starring the amazing Living National Treasure onnagata Bandô Tamasaburô in Nagoya at the Misonoza.

Living National Treasure Bandô Tamasaburô, Nakamura Kichinojô

A special program starring the amazing Living National Treasure onnagata Bandô Tamasaburô in Kyôto at the Minamiza.

Nakamura Ganjirô, Ichikawa Komazô

Educational program at the Sunpearl Arakawa, instead of the at the National Theatre (rebuilding ongoing), called Kabuki Kanshô Kyôshitu ("Kabuki Appreciation Class"). This is the 105th edition and a very interesting formula for the beginners because there is lively presentation on stage (Kabuki no Mikata) of Kabuki or some aspects of the art like music, stage tricks or fighting scenes. It is followed by "Fûin Giri".

Ichikawa Chûsha, Ichikawa Danko, Ichikawa Monnosuke, Nakamura Kazutarô, Ichikawa En'ya, Ichikawa Emisaburô, Ichikawa Emiya, Ichikawa Juen, Ichikawa Seiko, Nakamura Fukunosuke, Nakamura Utanosuke, Arashi Kitsusaburô, Kashima Noritoshi

Revival of the famous Sûpâ Kabuki drama "Yamato Takeru", a classic of the Omodakaya guild, in Ôsaka at the Shôchikuza. In the absence of Ichikawa Ennosuke, the eponymous role of Yamato Takeru is played by Ichikawa Ennosuke III's grandson Ichikawa Danko.

Yamato Takeru: One of twin brothers, Prince Ousu (Ichikawa Danko), attempts to admonish his brother, Prince Ôusu (Ichikawa Danko), who is plotting rebellion. However, in his attempt to restrain his brother, Prince Ousu accidentally takes his life. Unaware of the circumstances, their father, the Emperor (Ichikawa Chûsha), becomes enraged and orders Prince Ousu to embark on a campaign to subdue the Kumaso people who refuse to submit to Yamato. The wife of Prince Ôusu, Princess Etachibana (Nakamura Kazutarô), pursues Prince Ousu as her husband's avenger. However, as she discovers Osu’s pure and gentle heart, she begins to admire him and eventually develops feelings for him, despite their initial adversarial relationship. Having arrived in Kumaso, Prince Osu successfully defeats the Takeru brothers, the leaders of the Kumaso, and in recognition of his bravery, he is bestowed with the name "Yamato Takeru" by the Kumaso Takeru. Joyfully returning to Yamato, Takeru finds that the Emperor still has not forgiven him, and he is now tasked with a campaign to subdue the Ezo people. Accompanied by the Great Lord Takehiko (Nakamura Fukunosuke), the journey is fraught with difficulties. Takeru is commanded to defeat the mountain deity on Mount Ibuki. This his final expedition. Takeru is attacked by a giant white boar (the manifestation of the mountain deity). He kills the boar but is cursed by a female demon and falls ill. On his return trip, Takeru dies while lamenting his long separation from and his longing for his wife Princess Ototachibana (Nakamura Kazutarô).

Sources: Earphone Guide Website or Shôchiku Kabuki Official Website

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The Grand Kabuki Tour in the Eastern Provinces.

Nakamura Shidô, Nakamura Tanenosuke, Sawamura Kuniya, Nakamura Chôichi, Nakamura Chôshi, Nakamura Haruki

A Shôchiku Special Kabuki Summer Tour led by Nakamura Shidô.

HOW TO Kabuki: a talk on stage about Kabuki by Nakamura Shidô.

Sayaate: This famous act is set in the main avenue of the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters where cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Two men appear: Fuwa Banzaemon (Nakamura Chôshi) in a haori coat patterned with a design of lightning bolts, and Nagoya Sanza (Sawamura Kuniya), dressed in a short-sleeved kimono and a haori coat with a pattern of swallows in the rain. After their scabbards brush against each other as they pass, they begin arguing and draw their swords, but the proprietress of a teahouse (Nakamura Chôshi) mediates between them.

Tomo Yakko: a samurai footman rushes after his master in the pleasure quarters, but loses sight of him. He dances with pride in his master and enjoys his dance so much that he begins emphasizing it with vigorous foot stamping. Starring Nakamura Tanenosuke in the role of the yakko.

Hashi Benkei:
(Benkei on the Bridge)
There are many legends about Benkei, the warrior-priest who was the faithful companion of the general Yoshitsune. This dance shows the first meeting of Benkei and Yoshitsune. Benkei goes nightly to the bridge at the Fifth Avenue of Kyôto, defeating men night after night and taking their swords. Finally he encounters a delicate young man that he thinks will be an easy opponent, but is defeated himself instead. This young man was Yoshitsune, under his childhood name of Ushiwakamaru. Benkei is so impressed that he becomes Yoshitsune’s retainer, right there and then. Starring Nakamura Shidô as Benkei and his son Nakamura Haruki as Ushiwakamaru.

Sources: Earphone Guide Website or Shôchiku Kabuki Official Website

Nakamura Ganjirô, Ichikawa Komazô

Educational program in Yokohama at the Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center Momijizaka Hall, instead of the at the National Theatre (rebuilding ongoing), called Kabuki Kanshô Kyôshitu ("Kabuki Appreciation Class"). This is the 105th edition and a very interesting formula for the beginners because there is lively presentation on stage (Kabuki no Mikata) of Kabuki or some aspects of the art like music, stage tricks or fighting scenes. It is followed by "Fûin Giri".

Nakamura Ganjirô, Ichikawa Komazô

Educational program in Shizuoka at the Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center Granship, instead of the at the National Theatre (rebuilding ongoing), called Kabuki Kanshô Kyôshitu ("Kabuki Appreciation Class"). This is the 105th edition and a very interesting formula for the beginners because there is lively presentation on stage (Kabuki no Mikata) of Kabuki or some aspects of the art like music, stage tricks or fighting scenes. It is followed by "Fûin Giri".