Kabuki actor succeeds traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro

Kabuki actor succeeds traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro

OSAKA, Japan - Kabuki actor Nakamura Kanjaku (C) waves to fans in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 28, 2014, following his succession to the traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro as he moves on a boat on the Dotombori River toward a theater. His younger brother Nakamura Senjaku (far R) is among his followers.

Kabuki name 'Ganjiro' comes back after 9-year hiatus

Kabuki name 'Ganjiro' comes back after 9-year hiatus

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 14, 2014 shows Nakamura Kanjaku speaking at a press conference in announcing his succession as Nakamura Ganjiro IV. The revered Kabuki name "Ganjiro" was passed down by his father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Kabuki actor Kanjaku to succeed to Ganjiro's name

Kabuki actor Kanjaku to succeed to Ganjiro's name

TOKYO, Japan - Kabuki actor Nakamura Kanjaku gives a press conference in Tokyo on April 14, 2014, announcing that he will become Nakamura Ganjiro IV in January 2015.

Kabuki actor succeeds traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro

Kabuki actor succeeds traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro

OSAKA, Japan - Kabuki actor Nakamura Kanjaku (C) waves to fans in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 28, 2014, following his succession to the traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro as he moves on a boat on the Dotombori River toward a theater. His younger brother Nakamura Senjaku (far R) is among his followers. (Kyodo)

Kabuki name 'Ganjiro' comes back after 9-year hiatus

Kabuki name 'Ganjiro' comes back after 9-year hiatus

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 14, 2014 shows Nakamura Kanjaku speaking at a press conference in announcing his succession as Nakamura Ganjiro IV. The revered Kabuki name "Ganjiro" was passed down by his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. (Kyodo)