New Kabuki-za Theater Opening Coming Soon
Press conference by Kichiemon and others
March 18, 2013, Tokyo, Japan - Nakamura Kichiemon, a living national treasure Kabuki actor, expresses his expectations toward the new Kabuki theater during a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Monday, March 18, 2013.
The new principal theater for Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts originated in the 17th century, reopens on April 2, 2013, after three years of construction. Seated at left is Junichi Sakomoto, president of Japan's movie company Shochiku. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -mis-