Entertainment | Jul 31

KABUKI NEWS First Shūnzan Festival in 3 Years

Jul 31 (Kabuki In-Depth) - This September, the Kabuki-za will hold the Shūnzansai ("Shūnzan festival"), honoring the life and art of the actor Nakamura Kichiemon I, and will also serve as the 1st year memorial of the passing of his grandson, Nakamura Kichiemon II.

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