Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The other day, the workplace said that he went to a Kabuki theater show, "The second generation Ukon Ichikawa was very cute and was very fine even though he was six years old."

　　　
I saw Ebizo Ichikawa's blog and Hiromatsu Otani's Twitter show that backstage was introduced here and there, and I was caught in a shot.

　　　　

　　　　
In such a background, I've always thought, "Kabuki seems to have rules to watch, and it's difficult to talk, so I don't understand it," but I wanted to see the cute and intelligent Ukon's first stage Anyway, I took a ticket and went to "Shouju New Year Daikabuki"!

(Reference link → http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/news/3712)

　　　　

　　　　

　　　　
There was almost no ticket until Senakiraku, so there were almost no tickets, so I became a seat at Kabuki's first theater. But there is only 2,000 yen difference from the first class seat, but my feet are stretched, tea is attached, there is a desk, and I can see the expression of the actor as well as sweat! So it was the best

　　　　

What a luxury...

　　　　

A lunch box. It contains red rice for celebration and karaage that Takeru likes.

(I love karaage too!)

　　　　

　　　　

Kabuki is a completely beginner, so this earphone guide was a reassuring item.
Not only the name and synopsis of the actor, but also the props and the background of history in a good time.

You can rent it at the theater.

　　　

　　　
The performance is a story called "Seisei Sumitagawa".
Eventually, it was fun, but on the way I cried about three times with excitement (^^;)

　　　

Umewakamaru, who did not know that he had fallen into a bad guy, thought that he had lost his important scroll, but was sold for a bargain and could not meet his mother....
Sota's intense regret that he did what he did most undesired, even though he had a breath to his important goal....
The sorrow in front of the group woman, even if she tries to hold the phantom of Umewakamaru when she looks for her son, she disappears when she tries to hold the phantom of Umewakamaru....

　　　　　

The sad scene and the cruel frustration were also beautifully expressed, and it was somewhat sad.

　　　　　

　　　　　

Even if it's an old story, people's hearts don't change. It sounded deep.
I wonder if something backed by the actor's enthusiasm and daily training will move the viewer's heart.

While I was an amateur, I felt that it was amazing to keep up with the traditional framework.

　　　　

　　　　　

Not only famous actors who watch on TV, but also those who solidify their sides were wonderful.

I was really angry with the villain's Keikei (^^ I know that "this is a story."...

　　　　　　　　

　　　　　

And after all, the second generation Ukon Ichikawa.
At the age of six, he made a quick change and air ride, and he was a genius with a loud voice.

　　　　　

It is said that Sarunosuke, the role of the group woman, played the same role at the age of nine, and the ride between Sarunosuke, Ukon and his father's right Danji is a wonderful three shot that feels the history and the bond between father and son. I thought it was. I can't keep an eye on my future activities.

　　　　

　　　　　

Kabuki was my first time, and I went alone (laughs), so I was a little nervous.

The theater was kind and I didn't have any trouble, and I was able to teach me how to enjoy the seats next to me, and I was able to fully enjoy it (` ・ ω ・ ・)!

　　　

　　　　
It seems that there are days when you can take care of your child for about 3,000 yen during the theater.

Click here for details. → http://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/kabukiza/nursery/

　　　　

　　　

In February, Kankuro Nakamura's son is the first stage at the Kabukiza Theater "Saruwaka Festival February Daikabuki", so I'm looking forward to it.
If you like me up to a few days ago, if you're interested but don't understand and can't go, I recommend you go anyway!

　　　　

　　　　

◆Kabuki Bijin, the official website of Kabuki
http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/

　　　

 

 

"Shintomiza Children's Kabuki" is a full-fledged "Children's Kabuki" performed by elementary school students in Chuo-ku under the guidance of experts, and is regularly performed.

I used to visit a training hall before, and after that, I have seen performances many times, and there will be a performance at the Setsubun Festival on February 5th (Sun).

This is a regular performance entitled "Tetsugunsu Inari Shrine Dedicated Kabuki 10th Setsubun Festival Performance".

However, this time, the performance venue will be Chuo Elementary School in Chuo Ward, not Tepposu Inari Shrine.

The reason is that Teppozu Inari Shrine is currently under construction.

To commemorate the 1180th anniversary of the shrine, the first phase of construction of Fujizuka and the shrine office are being dismantled.

The construction is scheduled to be completed at the end of March 2017.

At the shrine, rituals will be held for the Setsubun Festival on February 3 (Fri), but "bean-throwing ceremony" on the grounds will not be held during the construction period.

The Children's Kabuki Setsubun Festival performance will begin on February 5 at Chuo Elementary School Gymnasium in Chuo Ward at 1:30 pm.

Don't forget your shoe bags and shoes.

In addition, on May 5 (Friday / holiday), a "10th anniversary performance" is also scheduled.

Click here for the website of Shintomiza Children's Kabuki.　⇒

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/shintomiza/kk/#2

 

 

At the end of New Year's Kabuki, there is a performance by Ukon of Shimbashi Enbujo.

My son, Takeru, is also the name of two parents and children who will be the second generation Ukon, and three air rides with Sarunosuke are talked about.

The daytime part was performed for the first time in 23 years at "Futago Sumida River", which was revived in 1976 by the current Sarunosuke era for the first time in 260 years. It is the original source of the so-called Sumida River in the work of Monzaemon Chikamatsu. In front of the Yoshida family's house turmoil and the curse of the tengu, twin Umewaka, a mother's group woman who lost Matsuwaka and mad, `` Koi grab '' returning the carp to the `` One axis of Koi Fish '' of the carp that escaped the carp, etc. Customers are very satisfied with the great standing using this water for unrecoverable development and the air ride. A 6-year-old Shin Ukon, who plays the two roles of Umewaka and Matsuwaka, is so cute and a big beat occurs every time the dialogue is dialogue. It's funny that the car is holding a smile while waiting on the stage, and the audience also laughs. I feel that it is amazing to be passed on to the next generation in this way because the first and second generation Udanji were also good at roles.

Wasn't it "the fourth generation Udanji" that wrote so far and dedicated "Iwaine Shiri no Momodo Stone" in Shinkawa? I wondered and looked it up.

In conclusion, it seems to be "the second generation = the fourth generation". Among the published ones, the family tree of the Udanji family, the personal name encyclopedia, and the actor famous encyclopedia have only "first and second generations", but only one book in the section of "second generation Udanji" as "reference" There is a description of the fourth generation in the book "Ichikawa right next month" In other materials, many say, "The name of the second generation Udanji in January 1909 ..." ？ However, it seems that in 1914 when he dedicated it, he was called the "fourth generation". "Isn't the third generation, the fourth generation?" It is doubtful, but people in libraries and archives also say, "There are quite a few things that are not clear." It's fun to check it out.

Senakiraku is on the twenty-seventh.

 

 

The 22nd Pumpkin Caricature Exhibition is being held at Gallery Yaesu Tokyo in the Yaesu Underground Shopping Center.

This portrait exhibition, which counts 22 times, is a joint portrait exhibition by 15 people who love to paint portraits.

The works "Utamaru Katsura" and "Governor Yuriko Koike" are the subject works.

Depending on the artist, the way they perceive and express themselves are completely different, and it is fun.

Some celebrities painted by several artists, such as Matsuko Deluxe, Naomi Watanabe, and Taro Pico, while many portraits of celebrities not featured by other artists are also on display.

There are other special exhibitions in this gallery as well, but it is very interesting to see the individuality of each artist.

The event period is from Monday, January 23 to 29 (Sun).

In addition, we received special consent regarding photography in the gallery.

Click here for the website of Gallery Yaesu / Tokyo.　⇒

http://www.yaechika.com/gallery.php

 

 

Ginza 3-chome, Matsuya Ginza's annual event, "Ginza Old Book City" was held and went there.

This is the 33rd time.

The venue is Event Square on the 8th floor, and the event will be held from Wednesday, January 18 to 23 (Mon).　

This time, about 10,000 items were collected by the opening of 16 leading used bookstores.

Each secondhand bookstore has a specialized genre, and it's fun to see the open-air shops as I'm looking for.

There are many Japanese binding books, very valuable literature, materials, and rare books, and it was quite crowded despite the weekday lunchtime (outside temperature 5 degrees on the day).

The customer base was mainly middle-aged men.

I purchased it by Hidetoshi Arakawa, "Edo's Real Story 1.2" (Togensha).

Published in May 1976. It looks interesting

It's the back cover of the book.

Click here for the website of Matsuya Ginza　⇒

http://www.matsuya.com/m_ginza/

 

 

"Yasuhiko Kida Woodcut Exhibition Hometown Famous Mountain" is being held at Noevia Ginza Gallery facing Ginza 7-chome, Namiki-dori St.

Powerful woodcuts are lined up in a row.

It's spectacular.

Mr. Kida is a person who has produced works very energetically, such as producing works using various methods such as glass paintings, board paintings, and ink ink, as well as woodcuts, and is also called "Japanese Picasso" That's right.

The composition is bold and the expression is powerful, and the appeal of woodblock prints is condensed.

The event will be held from Tuesday, January 10 to March 17 (Friday).

The event is held from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it is until 5:00 pm

This time, we also received special consent for photography in the gallery.

Thank you very much

Click here for the website of Noevia Gallery.　⇒

http://gallery.noevir.jp/