Japanese kabuki actor, silent film narrator keep traditions alive

Japanese kabuki actor, silent film narrator keep traditions alive

(From L) "Benshi" silent film narrator Ichiro Kataoka, kabuki actor Onoe Kikunosuke and TV personality Ichiro Furutachi pose in front of Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo, where they performed in an event in collaboration with the Tokyo International Film Festival, on Oct. 27, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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