Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery. From the stories and acting, to the costumes and artwork ...

He praises Maholo's character, Iwami, and tells him to keep at his art, promising to always be at his side and help him attain his goals. Kabuki is typically passed from father to son, the artform ...

Kabuki performances continued from then on ... but also local performers who can continue to foster the art form in the community for generations. A peek through the music industry’s curtain ...

Preparations are underway for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2024, with wooden signs with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional style of ...