Expert writes kabuki actors' names in traditional form

Expert writes kabuki actors' names in traditional form

KYOTO, Japan - An expert writes the names of kabuki actors appearing in year-end performances in the Minamiza theater in Kyoto, western Japan, in a traditional "maneki-gaki" writing form on Nov. 7, 2014. (Kyodo)

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