Kabuki Kool

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Wednesday 6 November

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 8:30 AM, Wednesday 6 November.

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