THE YOSHIZAWA CLAN

The Yoshizawa clan was an important one for the Kamigata Kabuki. It was founded at the end of the 17th century by Yoshizawa Ayame I, the most important onnagata actor in Kabuki history, and flourished during the 18th century.

Here is the list of the main actors of this clan:

  Yoshizawa Ayame I
  Yoshizawa Ayame II
  Yoshizawa Ayame III
  Yoshizawa Ayame IV
  Yoshizawa Ayame V
  Yoshizawa Iroha II
  Yoshizawa Tamazuma
 
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