Tokyo Kabukiza Monthly Kabuki Review No.

62 5 2 15 to
5 3 1 (Shwa 5 toshi, 15th February 1st March 1930)
Pub. Tanaka Sada. With numerous contributions, the program of the month and illustrations of
Actors on boards
Magazine cover taken from a print by Toyokuni The hundred pile breakwater (hyapponkui)
by the Inase river

Kabuki

Toyokuni

Kanteiry (calligraphy used for Kabuki signs and advertising)

() jroku nen
16th year (of publication)
() jsan ji
13th edition
Advertising for upcoming plays and an index of articles and essays on the plays listed by
notable writers and commentators, most notably
Son of the playwright Kawatake Mokuami, Kawatake Shigetoshis The Izayoi Seishin Incident
(Pg 33)
Kimura Kinkas The Kabukiza Story Series Pt 14 (Pg 48) who also wrote a Kabuki
adaptation of Chaplins film City Lights called Komori no Yasusan (Bat Man Yasu)
The dramatist Okamoto Kids Reminiscences Series Pt 10. (Pg 58)
The dramatist Oka Onitars The Red Karakami (paper) (Pg. 63)
The author Sekine Masanaos in depth article on The mystery, ability and insight of an old
celebrated actor (Pg 65)
Note: In the main body of the magazine the Japanese characters read from right to left
vertically and horizontally

Fold Out Front piece

Kuchi e (miniature woodblock primarily used for magazine publications)
Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Imoseyama, an example of womanly virtue)
Act 1 Scene 2 Komatsubara (The Komatsubara Plain)
Depiction of the play staged at the Kawarazaki Theatre in Edo (the theatre was
destroyed in the 1855 Ansei Earthquake)
Originally Published by Mita-ya Kihachi in 1852

Onnagata
character
(

)
Sokujo Hinadori
(The
daughter
(of
Sadaka
Hinadori)
played by
3

Iwai
Kumesabu
ro III.
Later Iwai
Hanshir
VIII 8

Tachiyaku character
(
)
Koganosuke
Kiyofune played
by Ichikawa
Danjr VIII,

(committed
suicide two years
after this
performance in
saka in 1854)

Artist: Toyokuni ga

Kabuki Shwa 5 Year 3 month (March 1930) number

Cherry month edition

, . --- Great testimony - past, present and

Large picture Third generation Toyokuni painting Izayoi Seishin (hyapponkui - the hundred pile breakwater by the Inase River, double
Noticeb
suicide, scene), Imoseyama opens on Hina-nagashi (Doll Floating Festival March 3 and is symbolic of Imoseyamas Yoshinogawa
oard
Scene where the widow Sadaka and her daughter Hinadoris house contains a display for the festival). Three colour printing --- Baiks Izayoi and
Uzaemons Seishin

. Sheis article about Uzaemons Koganosuke.

(Note 1: From the play Imoseyama Onna Teikin - Imoseyama, an example of womanly virtue )
(Note 2: Sheisha Publishing Co., Ltd Kabushiki Kaisha Sheisha)
. . . . . Substantial composition in print Chshas
Ibuki Zaemon. Baiks Maid. Sjuros sansuke (voice of the seafaring deity Konipra). Kakitsus (Page) Kunimaru. Uzaemons Mikami Tar (Guardian King of
the West). Enlisted to appear on stage (Note: From the play () Toki wa Afumi Haru no Danmari At the Time of
the Springtime Danmari at Afumi).
. . . . . Chshas phenomenal Daihanji. Uzaemons Koganosuke.
Sjuros Hinadori. Takasukes Kogiku. Baiks Sadaka. Imoseyamas staging
(Note: From the play Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Imoseyama, an example of womanly virtue) )
. . Uzaemons Hikaru (no) Kimi and Baiks Rokujo (no) Miyasudokoro. Sjuros Aoi (no)
Ue. Kbais maid (Note: From the play Genji Monogatari Aoishikan - based on the Noh play Nonomiya)
. . . Uzaemons Seikichi. Baiks wife Osayo (Izayois real name). Chshas frivolous
poet. Kamezs that wife. (Note: From the play Sato no harugi Azami no Ironui - more commonly known as Izayoi Seishin
by Kawatake Mokuami )
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Monthly title page ------ Edited by Torii Kotondo
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Published ----------------- Edited by Takeshiba Baku san
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See famous and superior actors at a glance at the March Kygen performance....... (Pg 2)
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Favourite plays in the order they appear

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Toki wa Afumi Haruno Danmari Act(Scene 2)......Kankr...(Pg 4)
(At the Time of the Springtime Danmari at Afumi)

(VII Nagauta chanter) Appearing in performance, Yoshimura Ijrs O-ry company

http://www.scribd.com/doc/28262124/Kabuki-Review-February-1930-Pg-4-Tokiha-Afumi-Haruno-Danmari

Hour by hour beginning

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Number One
Imoseyama Onna Teikin, Imoseyama, an example of womanly virtue
Act 1..Ynosuke.. (Pg 5)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28301956/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Page-5-Immoseyama-Onna-Teikin

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Genji Monogatari Aoi no maki (Ue Sen Kyakuhon)
Tale of Genji Aois Story (A script beyond tranquillity)
Act 2 Scene 4Kitar Oka...(Pg 8)
https://www.scribd.com/doc/28308817/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Page-8-Tale-of-Genji-Aoi-s-Story-A-script-beyondtranquillity

Middle act

(in this) show (is a) stage appearance (by) Imai Bish
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28308817/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Page-8-Tale-of-Genji-Lady-Aoi-at-Court

Number Two

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Sato no Harugi Azami no Ironui (Inasegawa hyappongui scene)

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Act 2 [8] SceneShya..(Pg 12)

(in this) show (is a) recital (by) Kiyomoto Enju Dayu

http://www.scribd.com/doc/28314515/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Page-12-Izayoi-Seishin
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Commentary Certification Research Experts opinion
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In front unfolds a Danmari.Atsumi Seitar. (Pg 19)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28376502/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-19-in-Front-Unfolds-a-Danmari-by-Atsumi-Seitar-
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Imoseyama no Sandanme (Imoseyama The Third Act) ..Takayasu Gekk..... (Pg 22)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28377892/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-22-Moseyama-Sandaime-by- Takayasu-Gekk-
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Theatre play guide (15) The limits of obligation at Yoshino River (Yoshinogawa aka Imoseyama onna teikin) .Taniguchi Rika......(Pg 24)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28417919/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-24-the-Limits-of-Obligation-at-Yoshino-River-Imoseyama-Onna-Teikin-byTaniguchi-Rika -
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Aois story a conversation ..Takeshita Eiichi.....(Pg 28)
https://www.scribd.com/doc/251381842/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-22-Aoi-s-story-a-conversation
()
An anecdote on the Tale of Rokujo no Miyasudokoros kumadori (make up) .. Hj Isamu....(Pg 30)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28438346/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Pg-30-Rokujo-no-Miyasudokoros-kumadori-by-HjIsamu-
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The Izayoi Seishin Incident .Kawatake Shigetoshi....(Pg 33)
https://www.scribd.com/doc/251384554/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-33-The-Izayoi-Seishin-Incident
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The discarded money of Onibozu (Sei) Kichi (from Izayoi Seishin) ..... Mitamura Engyo...(Pg 35)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28491855/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Pg-35-the-Discarded-Money-of-Seikichi-by-MitamuraEngyo-
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The Michiyuki (travel dance) and Ongaku (musical) atmosphere of Izayoi......................................................................Wakasa Manjir...(pg 39)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28492549/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Pg-37-the-Michiyuki-and-Ongaku-of-Izayoiby-Wakasa-Manjir-
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Special Articles
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The Kabukiza Story..(Series Part 14).Kimura Kinka..........(Pg 48)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28546949/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Pg-48-the-Kabukiza-Story- by-Kimura-Kinka-

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A Past Story (Under the Lamp)...(Series Part 10)..Okamoto Kid......(Pg 58)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/28547824/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Pg-58-Reminiscences-Series-Part-10-by-OkamotoKid-
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The Red Karakami (printed paper)................................................................................................................................... Oka Onitar..(Pg 63)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28548170/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-February-to-March-1930-Pg-63-Red-Karakami-by-Oka-Onitar-
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The mystery, ability and insight of an old celebrated actor......In depth expert articleSekine Masanao(Pg 65)
From the
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An extended article popular Kabuki (Part 17) Ichikawa Danjr VII Shirasarus haiku....................................................................Sekine Masanao collection
(Note: Shirasaru: White Monkey the poetic pen name, or Hakuen, used, by Danjr VII)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31029332/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-65-Mystery-Ability-and-Insight-of-an-Old-Celebrated-Actor-by-SekineMasanao-
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Humorous analysis of a play..(Part Three) Miyao Shigeo..(Pg 69)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/31030208/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-69-Humurous-Analysis-of-a-Play-by-Miyao-Shigeo-
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Hana k Getsuei (Moonlit flower)....Kimura Tomiko....(Pg 71)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31030839/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-71-Moonlit-Flower-by-Kimura-Tomiko-
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Power, content, spirit, art, scene.....Fujii Rintar.....(Pg 74)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31048878/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-74-Power-Spirit-Content-Art-Scene-by-Fujii-Rintar-
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- ActorsHaiku
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Haiku - Classical Poetry..Publishers opinions(Pg 78)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31067758/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-78-Actors-Haiku-Publishers-Opinions-- -
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Haiku - Positive contributions.(Pg 80)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31067915/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-80-Haiku-Positive-Contributions-

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General
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Drama Criticism - Positive contributions.Nishijima Marumaru.(Pg 81)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31068041/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-81-Drama-Criticism-Positive-Contributions-by-Nishijima-Marumaru-
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A study of a brilliant performance.(Pg 82)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31068257/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-82-a-Study-of-a-Brilliant-Pefromance
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A study of musical accompaniment sections......................................(Pg 88)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31068475/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-88-a-Study-of-Musical-Accompaniment-Sections
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- Kabuki Study Section
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True Edo Kabuki.....(3).The late Sekine Shiseis posthumous manuscripts...(Pg 99)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31068727/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-99-True-Edo-Kabuki-Sekine-Shisei-
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Standard Review: Gidayu jruri (narrative music style) Chronology..(1)..Kuroki Kanz(Pg 103)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31068977/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-103-Gidayu-Jorori-Chronology-by-Kuroki-Kanz-
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A Chronicle of Keihan (Kyoto-Osaka) Kabuki(53).Ihara Seiseien.....(Pg 107)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31069256/Tokyo-Kabukiza-Monthly-Kabuki-Review-Pg-107-Keihan-Kabuki-by-Ihara-Seiseien-

 Sato no harugi Azami no Ironui - more commonly known as Izayoi

Seishin by Kawatake Mokuami . This picture is of the
Inasegawa hyappongui, The hundred pile breakwater by the Inase river,
double suicide, scene at the Teikoku Gekijo, June 1926
Seishin

Ichimura Uzaemon XV, 15

Izayoi

Onoe Baik VI, 6

Ichimura Uzaemon XV, 15 as Koganosuke Kiyofune (

) from the play Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Imoseyama, an example of
womanly virtue)

 () - Tokiha Afumi Haruno Danmari

Everlasting Afumi (Lake Biwa): A Springtime Danmari
On stage Butai omote

Ibuki Zae chikakuni

Ibuki Zaemon the demon

Chsha (Ichikawa VII)

7

Konpira mairi sansuke

Seafaring deity Konipras voice

Sjuro (Sawamura VII)

7

Mikami Tar

Guardian King of the West

Uzaemon (Ichimura XV)

15

Page Kunimaru

Kakitsu (Ichimura VII)

7

Maid Chiri

Baik (Onoe VI)

6

http://www.scribd.com/doc/28262124/Kabuki-Review-February-1930-Pg-4-Tokiha-AfumiHaruno-Danmari

The play Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Imoseyama, an example of womanly virtue)

. Act 3 Scene 2 - Yoshinogawa Scene
On stage Butai omote
Koganosuke Kiyofune

Ichimura Uzaemon XV, 15

Dazais widow Sadaka

Onoe Baik VI, 6

Chamber maid Kogiku

Suketakaya Takajo V, 5

Daihanji no Kiyosumi

Ichikawa Chsha VII, 7

Dazais daughter Hinadori

Sawamura Sjuro VII, 7

Genji Monogatari Aoishikan - based on the Noh play Nonomiya

Aoi no Ue (Genjis wife)

Sawamura Sjuro VII, 7

Hikaru no Kimi or "Shining Prince"

aka Genji

Ichimura Uzaemon XV, 15

Rokujo no Miyasudokoro

Onoe Baik VI, 6

Maid Sakin

Ichikawa Kbai *

* Female Kabuki actress from Ichikawa Shojo (Girls) Kabuki, niece of the eldest daughter,
Suisen II, of Ichikawa Danjr IX - and later took the name Ichikawa
Suisen III

 Sato no harugi Azami no Ironui

More commonly known as Izayoi Seishin by Kawatake Mokuami
Frivolous poet Hakuren (aka dera Shbei)

Ichikawa Chsha VII, 7

Izayoi

Onoe Baik VI, 6

Oni-azami (the Demon Thistle) Seikichi

(a bandit and in reality Shbeis brother)

Ichimura Uzaemon XV, 15

Shbeis wife Ofuji

Ichimura Kamez III, 3

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See famous and superior actors at a glance at the March Kygen performance........ (Pg 2)

The following programme opened at the Kabikiza on 3 March 1930 the day of the Hinamatsu Festival)
Notes:
1 A very minor number of Kanji are old style and no longer in use and have been updated with the closest kanji currently available
2 Where possible the play that the character is from is abbreviated in brackets after the characters title/description
T
Tokiha Afumi Haruno Danmari
IS

Izayoi Seishin
GMA
Genji Monogatari Aoishikan
IOT

Imoseyama Onna Teikin

Everlasting Afumi (Lake Biwa): A Springtime Danmari

aka Sato no harugi Azami no Ironui
The Tale of Genji Lady Aoi at Court
Imoseyama, an example of womanly virtue

Table: actors roles for the March Kygen at a glance

Page 2 Top row

Mikami Tar - Guardian King of the West (T)

Koganosuke Kiyofune (IOT)
Hikari (no) Kimi or "Shining Prince" aka Genji (GMA)
Appearing (as) Seishin (IS)
Later Oni-azami (the Demon Thistle)
Seikichi (a bandit and in reality Shbeis brother) (IS)

Shbeis wife Ofuji (IS)

}
}
} (15 ) Ichimura Uzaemon (XV)
}
}
}
(3 ) Ichimura Kamez (III)

The Sake shop Sakayas proprietor Hansuke (IOT)

Band Muraemon

() Evening noodle seller Nihachir (IOT?)

(8 ) Ichikawa Yaoz (VIII)

(became Ichikawa Chsha VIII 8 in 1953)

Civil servant Kake Yaosuke

Ichikawa Dennosh

Civil servant Teiz Rta

Village shop keeper Danshichi

Onoe Kikushir

Page 2 Bottom row

 Konpira mairi sansuke (T)

Seafaring deity Konipras voice

Hinadori (Dazais daughter ) (IOT)

()
Aoi (no) Ue (Genjis wife) (GMA)

}
}
}
}

Chamber maid Kogiku (IOT)

Boatsman Mikant

Nakama Kujo

Band Utasaz

Chamber maid Mutsuki

() (: )
Band Usabur (I) (stage nickname bunny rabbit)

Chambermaid Satsuki

Onoe Kanez

Town official Tarbo

Sawamura Dengor

Townswoman Oyusa

Chambermaid Yayoi

(7 ) Sawamura Sjr (VII)

(5 ) Suketakaya Takajo (V)

(2 ) Onoe Umenoj (II)

() Sawamura Komondo (IV)

Page 3 Top row

Town official Gorosuke

() Onoe Umesuke (I)

Head of the tenement, Kanroku

Chambermaid Kisaragi

Sawamura Seno

Bandit Gengor

Ichikawa Jsabur

Somazawa Roku

Sawamura Rensh

Chambermaid Uduki

Kataoka Chiyomaro

the womans child

Page Kunimaru (T)

Chambermaid Kiky (IOT)
Koiduka Motome (IOT)

Ibuki Zaemon the demon (T)

Daihanji no Kiyosumi (IOT)

Frivolous poet Hakuren (aka dera Shbei) (IS)

The real dera Shbei, a guard (IS)

(5 ) Kataoka Jz (V) (14 years old)

(became Kataoka Ichiz V in 1934)
}
}
}

}
}
}
}

(7 ) Ichimura Kakitsu (VII)

(became (16 ) Ichimura
Uzaemon (XVI) in 1946)

(7 ) Ichikawa Chsha (VII)

Page 3 Bottom row

Merchants son Habatar

(.) Azuma Toz (5.7)

Maid
Merchant Suketar

Band Kitsunosuke

the womans child

Ichimura Tar

Maid Sakin (GMA)

Ichikawa Kbai

Manservant Mokusuke
The real Tjr

(2 ) Onoe Kz (II)

Maid Chiri (T)

Widow Sadaka (Dazais widow) (IOT)

Rokujo no Miyasudokoro (GMA)

giya Izayoi (IS)

Seikichis excellent wife Osayo (IS)

}
}
}
}
}

(6 )

Onoe Baik (VI)

Rear Cover reads Okaiage monoha Mitsukoshi (You can depend on

purchasing Mitsukoshi)

Kabuki Actors in alphabetical order of Guild, then Guild name, then first name
Azuma
(5.7 ) Azuma Tozo (5.7) (1903-1930)
http://www.kabuki21.com/atozo.php#t1
Bando
() Band Usabur (I) (1896-1979)
http://www.kabuki.ne.jp/omoide/actors/a0120_usaburo.html
Sawamura
(4 ) Sawamura Komondo (IV) (1903-1983)
http://www.kabuki.ne.jp/omoide/actors/a0067_komondo.html
(7 ) Sawamura Sjuro (VII) (1875-1949)
http://www.kabuki21.com/sojuro7.php
Ichikawa
(7 ) Ichikawa Chsha (VII) (1860-1936) Had a serious falling out with
(6 ) Onoe Kikugoro (VI) though they were later reconciled
http://www.kabuki21.com/chusha7.php
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ _(7 )
(7 ) Ichikawa Danjr (VII) (1791-1859)
http://www.naritaya.jp/english/compendium/genealogy_07.html
(8 ) Ichikawa Danjr (VIII) (1823-1854). Son of Ichikawa Danjur VII, 7
. Committed suicide in saka in 1854
http://www.naritaya.jp/english/compendium/genealogy_08.html
Ichikawa Jsabur (1905-?)
Ichikawa Kbai. Female Kabuki actress from Ichikawa Shojo (Girls) Kabuki, niece of
the eldest daughter, Suisen II, of Ichikawa Danjr IX - and later took
the name Ichikawa Suisen III
http://www.naritaya.jp/english/compendium/dictionary_03.html

Ichimura
(7 ) Ichimura Kakitsu (VII) (1904-1952) Later, in 1946, he became
(16 ) Ichimura Uzaemon (XVI)
http://www.kabuki21.com/uzaemon16.php
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ _(16 )
(3 ) Ichimura Kamez (III) (1890-1935) Adopted son of Ichikawa Danjr VIII, 8

http://www.kabuki21.com/ikamezo.php#k3
(15 ) Ichimura Uzaemon (XV) (1874-1945).
http://www.scribd.com/Anatomy-of-an-Oshiguma-/d/19587707

The month before this magazine was published Uzaemon was at the Kabukiza ,
Tky starring as Togashi - : ) in Kanjinch with
Matsumoto Kshir VII - (as the Warrior Monk Benkei - :
). He was photographed on stage along with Kojima Zensabur ,
Hasegawa Shigure , It Shinsui - , Hasui Kawase - , and two
Westerners, a woman and a man
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26310982/Photo-Ichimura-Uzaemon-XV-and-Matsumoto-KoshiroVII-Kanjincho
Iwai
(3 ) Iwai Kumesaburo (III) Later Iwai Hanshir VIII, 8 .
Became zagashira (managing actor) of the Nakamuraza in 1874

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hanshir%C5%8D_Iwai_VIII
Kataoka
(5 ) Kataoka Jz (V) (1916-1991) He was 14 years old at the time of this
performance. Later, in 1934, he became (5 ) Kataoka Ichiz (V). Fell from
a train platform to his death at Yushima Station on the Chiyoda Line
http://www.kabuki21.com/ichizo5.php
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ _(5 )
Nakamura
(4 ?) Kankr (Nakamura) (IV?) Unknown actor. If this is a contemporary written
article it may be that when it is translated the identity of the actor will become known
Onoe
(6 ) Onoe Baik (VI) (1870-1934)
http://www.scribd.com/Anatomy-of-an-Oshiguma-/d/19587707
(2 ) Onoe Kz (II) (1855-1934). A Biography was written about Onoe Kz
(and Onoe Monzabur) by Kzabur Fujima entitled hashi-ya which was published
1984, Fujima-ry Monzabur-ha Jimusho (Tky)
() Onoe Umesuke (I) (2 ) - Later Ichikawa Samonji (II)
(1898-1968)
http://www.kabuki.ne.jp/omoide/actors/a0014_sabunji.html
Suketakaya
(5 ) Suketakaya Takajo (V) (1900-1962)
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ _(5 )
(Japanese)
Yunosuke
Ynosuke
Musicians - in western alphabetical order
Imai Bish

Kiyomoto Enju Dayu

Shichiyo (kai) () Nagauta ensemble

Yoshimura Ijr (VII) (7 ) (1901-1973) and his O-ry company

Chanter and leader of the O-ry Nagauta company. Was created a Living National Treasure in
1956 year (Important Intangible Cultural Property holder) and was recognized as a
master of the long epic song, Nagauta. He left 33 masterpieces. In addition to his
beautiful voice, his chants were of high artistic quality as works of traditional art
Magazine Contributors In alphabetical order of name in romaji
Atsumi Seitar (1892-1959) Kabuki playwright. Adapted Osome and Hisamatsu
for Kabuki. Wrote a critical biography of Kikugor VI called Rokudaime
Kikugoro Hyoden
http://otowaya.ne.jp/en/books/b04.html
Fujii Rintar , pen name of Fujii Shigeji (1908-1970). Shochiku based Film
Director. In 1933 co-directed, with Kintaro Inoue, a film version of Yaji Kita ( ),
using a screen play written by Fujio Kimura, which was adapted from Kimura Kinkas
hugely popular Kabuki adaptation of Shank's Mare (Tkaidch Hizakurige -
) aka Hizakurige, a semi comic novel written by Jupensha Ikku about the adventures
of a pair of cheeky, yet ultimately honourable, Edo era hedonists sometimes referred to
as Edokko, children of Edo. After his death in 1971 the company Fujii Rintar Publishing
published his correspondence.
Hj Isamu
Ihara Seiseien aka Ihara Toshir (1870-1941) Playwright and theatre
critic of Kabuki and Shinpa. Wrote Nihon Engekishi A History of Japanese Theatre,
History of the Meiji Theatre and wrote extensively on Ichikawa Danjur
Imai Bish
Kankr (Nakamura) (IV?) (4 ?) Unknown actor. If this is a contemporary written
article it may be that when it is translated the identity of the actor will become known
Kawatake Shigetoshi (1889-1967). Kabuki scholar and graduate of Waseda
University and later one of its lecturers. Fist President of the Japanese Theatre Society.
Adopted son of Kawatake Mokuami, the great Kabuki playwright.
Kimura Kinka (1877-1960) Playwright. Adapted Charlie Chaplins City Lights to
Kabuki as Komori no Yasusan Bat Man Yasu
Kimura Tomiko (1890-1944) Kabuki dance and Bunraku playwright/lyricist and, with
Sato Aiko, author of the biography of Sawamura Gennosuke IV
Kitar Oka (1872-1943). Kabuki playwright, critic, essayist and novelist. Wrote the
Kabuki play Imay Satsuma ta (Modern style Satsuma Song) which premiered in
1918 at the Shintomiza and is still performed today. Friend of Okamoto Kido . He
also made a documentary about the life of Matsumoto Kshir VII called Dare ga dono kende
ta muha uto, kore no kinjteppeki ni haya mo tatanu,
(Without question, a man widely considered upstanding and
redoubtable). The month before this magazine was published Kitar Oka was at the Kabukiza
, Tky at a performance of Kanjinch starring Ichimura Uzaemon XV (as Togashi -: ) and Matsumoto Kshir
VII - (as the Warrior Monk Benkei - : ). He
was photographed on stage with each actor along with Kojima Zensabur ,

Hasegawa Shigure , It Shinsui - , Hasui Kawase - , and two

Westerners, a woman and a man
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26310982/Photo-Ichimura-Uzaemon-XV-and-Matsumoto-KoshiroVII-Kanjincho
Kuroki Kanz (1882-1930) Professor of modern drama and music. Most of his
manuscripts were destroyed in the 1923 earthquake. What remains of his archived
material, the Kuroki Bunko collection of early modern drama, is
stored at the at the University of Tokyo (see kuroki.dl.itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp)
Mitamura Engyo (1870-1952) Student of Edo culture. War Journalist. Wrote a
critical analysis of Shimazaki Tsons Before the Dawn - Yo Ake Mae and a
biography of Kond Isami , leader of the Shinsengumi
Miyao Shigeo (1902-1983) Taisho period Manga artist with a special interest in Edo culture.
Created humorous manga for children such as Kushisuke Manyuki - The
Adventures of Dango Kushisuke.
Nishijima Marumaru ( Nishijima Charoku) Writer
(Note: Marumaru is a nickname meaning round, full or fat face)
Oka Onitar (1872-1943) Playwright and trenchant drama critic. During World War
II he wrote patriotic plays such as Notorious Tnan, and a one off production staged in
1942 called East Asian Ocean. He could completely undermine a production with his
acerbic criticism as he did that same year of 1942 with Gda Tokus Spirit of the Sea.and
tore shreds out of Oneo Kikugoro VI for his performance as a samurais wife in Love
Letter from the Licensed Quarter.
Okamoto Kid (1872-1939) Shin (New) Kabuki playwright, best known for his
adaptation of Banch Sarayashiki The Dish Mansion at Banch, a Japanese
ghost story. His father Okamoto Kiyoshi (Keinosuke) was an employee of the British Legation
in Tky who helped Thomas McClatchie to design a gift for the Shintomiza from the foreign
residents, a curtain made from purple satin with intricate pine, bamboo and plum designs and
Morita Kanyas katabami emblem, which was presented on the 3 February 1879 in time for
the opening ceremony. Morita was overjoyed and hung the curtain for the March
performances which began on February 28
Sekine Shisei (1825-1893) Japanese historian
Sekine Masanao (1860-1932) Writer on Japanese history. Acquaintance of Basil Hall
Chamberlain (1850-1935), Professor of Japanese at Tokyo Imperial University and late
19th century Japanologist and friend of Lafcadio Hearn aka Koizumi Yakomo
Takayasu Gekk (1869-1944) Translator of non Japanese language plays and
playwright. Wrote Sakura Shigure The Cherry-blossom Shower
See Yon Noguchi Through the Torii, 1922, at
http://www.archive.org/details/throughtorii00noguiala
Takeshita Eiichi
Taniguchi Rika (1873-1961) Author

Wakasa Manjir
Yoshimura Ijuro VII (1901-1973) Well renowned Nagauta chanter with an
exceptionally beautiful voice. His popularity created many more fans Nagauta in the 20 th
century. Considered to be one of the greatest Nagauta performers

Ynosuke
Editors
(Title page editor) Torii Kotondo (1900-1976) Real name Saito Akira. Print maker
from a dynastic print making family. Made bijin-ga - beautiful women prints
(Publishing editor) Takeshiba Baku