Shukado Newsletter vol. 89

Hello from Akiko Yamada of Shukado.

Today I will write about the Grand Opening of the Kabukiza Theatre on April 2.
Have you ever seen Kabuki?
Kabuki is Japanese traditional play featuring gorgeous costumes, exaggerate movements and outstanding makeup.
You can check the makeup in those Ukiyo-e,

http://www.japanese-finearts.com/item/list2/A1-88-019-06/Toyokuni-III-/-Kunisada/Famous-Views-of-Edo--Shibuya?
http://jp.japanese-finearts.com/item/list2/A1-88-019-08/Toyokuni-III-/-Kunisada/Famous-Views-of-Edo--Shirogane

It originated in early Edo period.
Kabuki has the tradition of male actors playing female roles.
Here is Ukiyo-e depicting male actors playing female roles.
http://www.japanese-finearts.com/item/list2/A1-88-019-04/Toyokuni-III-/-Kunisada/Famous-Views-of-Edo-Oshichi?
http://www.japanese-finearts.com/item/list2/A1-87-260/Kunichika/Kunichika--Sumidagawa-Hana-no-Gosyozome-

If you are interested in Kabuki, please check this Kabukiza web site.
http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/eng/top.html

The main theater of Kabuki is the Kabukiza Theater is located in Ginza Area in Tokyo.
It has been under reconstruction from 2010 April because of its aging.
At last the rebuilt and reborn Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo's Ginza district will be unveiled to public tomorrow.

In conjunction with the renewal of the Kabukiza Theatre, we, Shukado will hold the exhibition of Yakusha-e.
In Edo period, Kabuki actors were a kind of celebrities,
And Yakusha-e (Ukiyo-e depicting Kabuki actors) were very popular as magazines or posters featuring Kabuki actors.

The exhibition of Yakusha-e 

DATE: April 2 to April 9
Venue: Gallery Shukado 
Monday to Saturday:10:00-18:00
Sunday:11:00-18:00
Sone bld.7F, 6-4-8 Ginza Chuo-ku Tokyo, Japan 104-0061
TEL:+81-3-3569-3620
Free of Charge

We are looking forward to your visit!

Sincerely yours,
Akiko Yamada