Kabuki actor Tomijuro Nakamura passed away on January 3 at the age of 81. There were voices of regretting Showa's great actors everywhere.
In a cultural column on January 5 of the Nikkei Shimbun, Dr. Iwao Kamimura, a theater critic, said, "No one was so far away from the old feeling associated with the so-called elder. The quality of art is youthful. " I really agree with you too.
Of course, the stately role of the period is wonderful, but only the family line that is related to Kamigata Kabuki, the tasteful role of Chikamatsu Monogatari, such as Hachiemon of `` sealed cut '' and Sonemon of `` Kawasho '' I can't forget it. Mr. Tojuro Sakata, who has been playing well since he was young, looked back in the same interview.
Mr. Tomijuro was closely related to Chuo-ku and loved this area. It was an important person for Chuo-ku, a place related to the history of theater. In December 2008, he was awarded the honor of <Chuo-ku Honorary Ward Residents> in honor of his personality as well as his achievements in Kabuki. The refreshingness of Tomijuro's greeting when he came to the New Year's greetings party in 2009 is still in my ears.
In March of last year, I was also the chief of the Kyobashi Fire Department for one day. I even felt that the appearance was rude but "adorable". It is the softness of the heart coming out of the inside.
I have introduced reports on Kabuki several times, but this time it has become a really disappointing content. However, he appeared at "Kumagaya Jinya" at the farewell performance of Kabukiza last year, and it was at least a memory that he was able to decorate the last stage of this theater.
At that time, he said, "I'm looking forward to the new Kabukiza Theater." (Photo is a copy of the story from the time issued by Shochiku.)
I would like to see off the flower path of life while keeping in mind the memory of the lingering actor, praying for his well-being in his land.
"Yes, Tennoujiya!"
