November 28 Participated in the joint project of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association and Pokekaru Club, "Learn the world of Kabuki as seen from the back side of Kabukiza and Kibikicho Square and props." We meet at "Kabuki Inari Daimyojin" at 9:50. A total of 20 people. Divided into two groups, the first group was guided by Mr. Mogi of Kabukiza Service Co., Ltd., and the second group was guided by Mr. Nishimura. In the morning, I got off underground from the front of Kabukiza Theater and looked around the shop at "Kibikicho Square".
From the left to the front of Kabukiza Theater with decorations on the first day of December 2. "Facepack" by Kumatori. "Good luck hammer" by "Hinemosu". I bought it as a souvenir.
"Iroha Kintsuba" demonstrated, a snack at 3 o'clock was served by Atutsu Kintsuba. The sweetness was modest and delicious. Buy this as a gift too. In the name of "Iroha", Professor Toshio Kawatake named it because the order of the Kabukiza Theater was "Iroha", and he talked about Kintsuba.
The photo above shows a single tooth clog. It's hard to get a balance. I've tried it too.
Above is a large lantern located in "Kibikicho Square". Height 2.2mx diameter 1.9m. Go up to the 5th floor to see the Kabukiza Gallery. Explore the back side of Kabukiza with VIDEO guided by Somegoro. It was good to see the back side, which was hard to see.
Lunch at "Hanago" (reservation) on the third floor. Mr. Tokaibayashi, the chief chef, explained the contents of the lunch box. It is said that he restored lunch from the Edo period. However, the amount of rice was half that of that time, and the seasoning seems to have been darker in the Edo period. In the middle, there is a kamaboko that imitates a formal curtain, and it is colored with "black sesame, no kuchi, spinach". It was delicious.
After lunch, challenge "throwing fan" and "kendama".
It seems simple, and this is quite difficult.
It is a hit, but it is said that the score is low, and a high score can be obtained by the relationship between the target on the box and the fallen fan.
Everyone was having fun.
“Kendama” was also challenging.
After the game, there was talk about stage equipment and props by Adachi (right) of Kabukiza Stage Co., Ltd.
The company will start in 1655.
The first generation is "Kanbee Hasegawa", which appears in the history of Kabuki in the Edo period.
On the left is Mr. Mogi of Kabukiza Service Co., Ltd., and he himself seems to have a connection to Kabukiza for generations.
Kabuki is still supported by tradition.
With such a tour, 5 hours passed quickly. Will you see Kabuki a little different from now on?
In addition, "Kibikicho Square" seems to be evacuation site for those who cannot return home in the event of a disaster. I forgot the exact number, but it seems that it can accommodate quite a few people.
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