Sonezaki Shinju

Kabuki

Cinema Kabuki “Sonezaki Shinju” Premiere Screening (March 2026)

After watching the Sakura Program at Minamiza, I hopped over to the Cinema Kabuki "Sonezaki Shinju" premiere screening. A precious recording of Tojuro and Ganjiro, Ganjiro's words about his father's Ohatsu, and finally meeting "my" Ohatsu — a travelogue of my fourth Sonezaki Shinju this month.
2026.03.23
Kabuki
Kabuki

Hanagata Kabuki Special: The Love Suicides at Sonezaki – Pine Program (March 2026) – Second Visit

My second visit to the Hanagata Kabuki Special at Minamiza - this time the Pine Program. Kazutaro's Tokubei was perfection from the moment he stepped on stage, and Ukon's Ohatsu turned out to be my favorite. A solo-going account of falling in love with cast-swap kabuki.
2026.03.08
Kabuki
Kabuki

Hanagata Kabuki Special Performance: Sonezaki Shinju Monogatari, Sakura Pro (March 2026) – First Visit

A revival of Sonezaki Shinju Monogatari after 73 years, performed by the Sakura Pro cast at Minamiza in Kyoto. Kazutaro's Ohatsu, Ukon's Tokubei, the quiet lingering of the final scene, a warm post-show talk, and even a themed bento—a day packed with delights, solo-style.
2026.03.05
Kabuki
Kabuki

Sangatsu Hanagata Kabuki: Pre-Curtain Excitement Notes (March 2026)

Minamiza's "Hanagata Kabuki Special Performance" features a role-swapping production. I cheerfully bought tickets to both the Matsu and Sakura casts — only to find myself nervous about Kazutaro-san in a male role… A pre-show notebook of the jitters before opening day.
2026.03.01
Kabuki