Kabuki Kool

6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday 5 September

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki - explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.

Kabuki Kool airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 6:30 PM, Saturday 5 September.

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