In the Hawaiian Islands, where many Japanese people had immigrated since the Meiji Era (1868-1912), a unique, localized form of Kabuki has been developing for more than a century. Hawaiian Kabuki ...
Ichikawa Eno, who revived the spectacular in Japanese Kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences, has died. He was 83. Ichikawa died after suffering heart problems Sept. 13 in Tokyo ...
Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played. He'll be our guide ...
Their success with Kabuki, followed by its sale to Bonsai, is a clear example of how vision, hard work, and dedication can transform an idea into a nationally recognized and respected brand.
Most recently, he has developed a kabuki adaptation of “Madame Butterfly” that will be performed at Kyoto’s Minamiza Theater this December — the first time a work conceived by a non ...
Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery.