Bean-throwing event

Bean-throwing event

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen (C) scatters roasted beans during a traditional bean-throwing event at Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple in Narita near Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2025.

Campaign to promote Japan's hot spring culture

Campaign to promote Japan's hot spring culture

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen performs in the hot spring resort town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture on Dec. 7, 2024. The eastern Japan prefecture hosted the event as it seeks inclusion of hot spring culture on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Campaign to promote Japan's hot spring culture

Campaign to promote Japan's hot spring culture

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen performs in the hot spring resort town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture on Dec. 7, 2024. The eastern Japan prefecture hosted the event as it seeks inclusion of hot spring culture on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Campaign to promote Japan's hot spring culture

Campaign to promote Japan's hot spring culture

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen performs in the hot spring resort town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture on Dec. 7, 2024. The eastern Japan prefecture hosted the event as it seeks inclusion of hot spring culture on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Bean-throwing event at Japanese temple

Bean-throwing event at Japanese temple

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen scatters roasted beans during the annual "Setsubun" event marking the turn from winter to spring at Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple in Narita, near Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2023.

Tokyo Skytree lit up to celebrate Kabuki actor Ebizo's name succession

Tokyo Skytree lit up to celebrate Kabuki actor Ebizo's name succession

Tokyo Skytree is lit up in orange on Oct. 15, 2022, to celebrate Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo's assuming his family's centuries-old stage name of Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen in November. The 44-year-old, also known for his work on television and in movies, will be the 13th holder of the distinguished name established in the 17th century.