Kabuki performance at Nippon Kan Theatre
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Densho
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ddr-densho-383-362
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DESCRIPTION
Performance of "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura," or "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees," at Nippon Kan Theatre. Written on back of photograph: "Mid-thirties at Nippon Kan (Hall). A scene from Kabuki - Senbon Zakura (Thousand Sakura). Dancing (Dancer) stems from literature. Mt. Yoshino - site where there are thousands of blossoms? Play-center on Yoshitsune, medieval warrior who defeats his strong enemy the Heike".
DATE
c. 1935
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OBJECT GENRE
Photographs
OBJECT FORMAT
Still Image
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CONTRIBUTOR
Densho
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Tokuda Family Collection, Densho
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