TOKYO, Dec 11 (Kabuki In-Depth) –
In this video, we cowl the Ninokuchi-mura scene from the home drama Koi no Tayori Yamato Ōrai (“A Love Letter From Yamato”), which premiered within the second lunar month of 1796 on the Kado no Shibai in Osaka.
If you need to be taught extra about this play, and specifically the primary scene, Fūin Giri (“The Breaking of the Seal”), I like to recommend the great English translation by James R. Brandon within the e-book “Kabuki Plays On Stage: Volume 2”.
Ohtani Shohei to hitch LA Dodgers on 10-year, $700-million contract
ESPN – Dec 10
Shohei Ohtani signed a historic 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
Ohtani posted to Instagram on Saturday saying he would play for his former crew’s crosstown rival beginning subsequent season after spending six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.
‘Dynaland’ ski resort opens in snow-covered Gifu mountains
News On Japan – Dec 08
The ski slopes of “Dynaland” in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, opened for enterprise on Friday, with expectations excessive this season after a disappointing final winter, and snow already reaching a depth of 1 meter in some areas.
Fukuoka police seize dozens of navy weapons
News On Japan – Dec 08
An organization govt from Saitama Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly promoting deadly weapons to patrons together with a health care provider, with a complete of 37 navy firearms seized.