and you can't wear a kimono and walk on a stage without knowing a few fundamentals of dance. 01:58 And I hear that you are the head of a style of dance. 02:02 Yes, I'm head of the Umemoto style of ...

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins. Get ready to ...

Police believe famed Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke attempted suicide at his home the same day a weekly magazine reported his alleged involvement in a sexual abuse and power harassment scandal.

Kabuki star Ichikawa Ennosuke was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for five years, on Nov. 17 for helping his parents commit suicide. Judge Kenji Yasunaga at the Tokyo District Court ...