April 5, 2017 • 28m
Explore 400 years of kabuki history through plays of different eras. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces famous writers from each period.
May 3, 2017 • 28m
Explore the Japanese "Romeo and Juliet", Imoseyama Onna Teikin. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces scenes from this deeply tragic romance.
June 7, 2017 • 28m
Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to e...Read more
July 5, 2017 • 28m
Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is in the studio with Nakamura Kazutaro and explores some of the male tachiyaku roles of kabuki, inc...Read more
September 6, 2017 • 28m
The strong, manly aragoto style of kabuki acting and plays is our focus this week. Join kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke and our guid...Read more
October 4, 2017 • 28m
Kabukiza is the only theater dedicated to showing kabuki all year round. Explore unique stage machinery based on centuries-old ide...Read more
November 1, 2017 • 28m
Kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro explores the unique nature of kabuki stage sets, stage machinery, how these items are made, and the...Read more
January 3, 2018 • 28m
The universal plays of Chikamatsu Monzaemon were written 300 years ago yet are still used in movies and TV today. Kabuki actor Nak...Read more
February 7, 2018 • 28m
What's the link between ukiyo-e art and kabuki? Many famous prints are of kabuki actors and were sold to fans. They're key documen...Read more
March 7, 2018 • 28m
Several old theater buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period. Experience these pe...Read more