I Nakamura Tomijuro Collection

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo in the Play Kite Hajime Hatsugai... c.1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo in the Play Kite Hajime Hatsugai Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1774, Japan, c. 1774

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Takenuki Goro in the Play Eho Soga Nen-nen-goyomi... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Takenuki Goro in the Play Eho Soga Nen-nen-goyomi, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1771, Japan, c. 1771

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Chinese Hero Kan'u in the Play Hatsu Akebono... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Chinese Hero Kan'u in the Play Hatsu Akebono Niwatori Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Lady Hangaku (Hangaku Gozen) in the Play Wada-... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Lady Hangaku (Hangaku Gozen) in the Play Wada-gassen Onna Maizuru, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Lady Hangaku (Hangaku Gozen) in the Play Wada-... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Lady Hangaku (Hangaku Gozen) in the Play Wada-gassen Onna Maizuru, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Courtesan Toyama in the Play Koi Nyobo Somewake... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the Courtesan Toyama in the Play Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Ninth Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Female Beancake Peddler Hyugaya in the Play... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the Female Beancake Peddler Hyugaya in the Play Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Courtesan Toyama of Tsuruga in the Play Keisei... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the Courtesan Toyama of Tsuruga in the Play Keisei Tsuki no Miyako, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eighth Month, 1775, Japan, c. 1775

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Waitress Otake in the Play Chigo Suzuri Aoyagi... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the Waitress Otake in the Play Chigo Suzuri Aoyagi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Male Fox Disguised as the Sake Seller Iseya (left)... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Male Fox Disguised as the Sake Seller Iseya (left) and Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox Disguised as the Beancake Peddler Hyugaya

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Nagoya Osan in the Play Fuki Kaete Tsuki mo Yoshiwa... c. 1771/72. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Nagoya Osan in the Play Fuki Kaete Tsuki mo Yoshiwara (Rethatched Roof: The Moon also Shines Over the Yoshiwara Pleasure District)

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Hangaku Gozen Breaking Down the Gate in the Play Wada... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Hangaku Gozen Breaking Down the Gate in the Play Wada-gassen Onna Maizuru (The Wada Conflict: A Woman's "Maizuru")

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (ce, ... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho)
The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (center), and Bando Mitsugoro I as Yakambei (left)

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play "Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman Wearing a Red Cape, ca. 1772. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman Wearing a Red Cape, ca. 1772

Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox in the Scene from the Play, Chigo Torii Tobiiri Gitsun... 1777
Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox in the Scene from the Play, Chigo Torii Tobiiri Gitsune (Nakamura Tomijuro no Hyuga no kuni Ubagatake no megitsune), 1777

The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro... 1742
The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro I as Oshichi in the joruri " Midaregami Yoru no Amigasa

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no... c. 1775
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no Kuronushi in the Play Shida Yuzuriha Horai Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1775, c

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I Nakamura Tomijuro was a legendary kabuki actor known for his powerful performances and charismatic stage presence. Born in Japan in the late 19th century, he quickly rose to fame as one of the leading actors of his time. His performances were often described as mesmerizing, with audiences captivated by his emotional range and skillful portrayal of complex characters. He was also known for his dedication to his craft, spending hours perfecting every movement and gesture to ensure that each performance was flawless. Offstage, I Nakamura Tomijuro was known for his humility and kindness towards others. He took on a mentorship role within the kabuki community, helping to train younger actors and passing on his knowledge and expertise. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout his career, including war and political turmoil, I Nakamura Tomijuro remained dedicated to preserving the art of kabuki for future generations. His legacy lives on today through the continued popularity of kabuki theater around the world.