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The history of Japanese theater dates back over three thousand
years. Kabuki was originally a theater form originated in 1557
CE with the actress O-Kuni. Womens Kabuki lasted until 1629
when a riot ensued. The riot was spurred when a prostitute act-
ed in a Noh performance. At that time the government banned
women from the theater and men had to assume the female
roles. To this day women are still not allowed in Grand Kabuki.
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The Ichimura Theater in Edo was built in 1634 and remained in
constant use for nearly three centuries. It was destroyed by fire
in 1932.
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Even the art of the Tattoo of-
ten paid homage to the art of
the Kabuki
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Three early photo portraits of Kabuki
actors from the 19th Century
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Contemporary Kabuki actor Bando
Tamasaburo as Princess Sakura in
Sakura-Hime.Act I
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Contemporary Kabuki actor Bando
Tamasaburo as Princess Sakura in
Sakura-Hime.Act V
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Shortly after the beginning of
mens kabuki, in 1660, began
the dynasty of actors known as
Danjuro
To the right is the current
Danjuro, number XII. He is of
direct lineage to the originalDanjuro I
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Danjuro I
1660-1704
Here is the image of Danjuro Ias Kagemasa in Shibaraku one
of his most famous roles.
The print by Torii Kiyonubu
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Danjuro II
1688-1758
Here Danjuro II is shown inthe role of Soga no Goro.
The print by Okumura Masanobu
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Danjuro III
1721-1724
Here Danjuro III is shownin one of the Soga brothers
themed plays
The print by Torii Kiyonobu
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Danjuro IV
1711-1778
Kagekiyo, one of Eighteen Fa-vorite Plays of the Ichikawa
family of actors
Print by Torii Kiyomitsu
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DanjuroV
1741-1807
Here Danjuro V reprises therole of Kagemasa in Shiraraku
Print by Utagawa Kunimasa
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Danjuro VI
1778-1799
Print by Utagawa Kunimasa
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Danjuro VII
1791-1859
This dramatic image is of Dan-juro VII as Kan Shojo
Print by Utagawa Kunisada
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Danjuro VIII
1823-1954
Here Danjuro VIII is shown inthe title role ofSukeroku.
Print by Utagawa Toyokuni
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Danjuro IX
1838-1903
Danjuro IX was an innovatorof Kabuki, here in a new play
of the Meiji Period.
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Danjuro X
1880-1956
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Danjuro XI
1909-1965
The father of the new DanjuroXII. Here shown as Yoemon in
Kasane.
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Danjuro XII
1946-
The current Danjuro as Ka-makura Gongoro no Kagemasa
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An early 19th Century Kabuki print by Kunisada
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A modern woodblock print of Kabuki
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A modern woodblock print of Kabuki
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Japanese PrintsDaily Life
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A Kunisada print from
19th Century
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A 19th Century print by Kunisada
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A 19th Century print by Kunisada
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A woodblock print of
Toyonobu
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A woodblock print of Shigenaga
