Kabuki Kool

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Wednesday 25 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 at 9:30 AM, Wednesday 25 September.

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