Kabuki actor Tomijuro Nakamura passed away on January 3 at the age of 81. There were voices of regrets of Showa's famous actors here and there.
In the Culture section of the Nikkei Shimbun on January 5, theatrical critic Iwao Kamimura said, "Nobody was as far as this person because of the old-fashioned feeling associated with the so-called elder." The quality of the art is youthful." I just agree with you.
Of course, the stately role of the period is wonderful, but only the family that is related to upper Kabuki, the tasteful role of Chikamatsu, such as Hachiemon of "sea sealing" and Sonemon of "Kawasho", are also forgotten. I can not forget it. Mr. Tojuro Sakata, who has been performing well since he was young, looked back in the interview as well.
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 drama. In addition to his achievements in Kabuki, he was honored by <Honorary Ward Residents of Chuo-ku> in December 2008 for his personality. The refreshingness of Mr. Tojuro's greeting when he came to see him as a guest at the 2009 New Year's Greeting Party is still in my ears.
Last March, he also served as a chief of the Kyobashi Fire Department for one day. The figure was rude, and even felt "adorable." After all, it is the softness of the mind that comes out of the inside.
I introduced a report on Kabuki several times, but this time it was really disappointing. However, I appeared at "Kumagaya Jinya" at the goodbye performance of Kabukiza last year, and it was at least a memory that I was able to decorate the last stage of this theater.
At that time, he said, "I'm looking forward to the new Kabukiza Theater." (The photo shows a copy of the original plot issued by Shochiku.)
I would like to keep in mind the memories of the passing great actor, praying for well-being in his land, and see off the flower path of life.
"Yes, Tennojiya!"
