In Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, where Kabuki actor Nakamura Kichiemon continued to perform with particular attention, the oldest existing playhouse, commonly known as "Kanamaruza," the locals killed an irreplaceable person. I mourn.
The "Konpira Kabuki Theater" in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, which is also designated as an Important Cultural Property, is the oldest existing theater in Japan, with the cooperation of Mr. Yoshiemon and others about 30 years ago. , The performance here is back.
Kotohira Grand Hotel Chairman Takakyu Chikakane, who has cooperated since the launch of the performance, looked back on the time after the death of Mr. Yoshiemon.
In this, he said, "I think it's difficult to play Kabuki as an important cultural property," but Kichiemon and his colleagues said, "That's not true. This is the origin of Kabuki. I definitely want to do Kabuki in this playhouse. "
On top of that, he mourned the death of an irreplaceable person, saying, "I heard that he died yesterday and didn't sleep much. Without that person, there would be no performance at Kanamaruza."
Mr. Kichiemon had a strong feeling about Kanamaruza, such as saying that it is a place that stimulates the imagination for actors, so the influence of the new coronavirus has converged from the locals, and it is currently being done. After the renovation work was completed, there were voices expecting to return to the stage.
Locals "very sorry"
A woman in her 70s who runs a souvenir shop on the approach to Kotohira-gu in Kotohira-cho said, "I was surprised to hear that I died because I was active not only in Kabuki but also on TV. I was often visited by Kotohira. So I'm sorry. "
Also, a woman in her 70s who runs a udon shop nearby said, "I'm very sorry that I was the one who started Kabuki in Kotohira. I pray for your souls."