Kabuki Kool

12:30 AM to 1:00 AM

Sunday 6 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 12:30 AM, Sunday 6 September.

Topics