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Kabuki actor Yasosuke walks in procession in Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - Popular Kabuki actor Bando Yasosuke (R, front) walks in a procession in the precinct of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district Oct. 18, in one of the events prior to his succession to the prestigious Kabuki stage name of the 10th Bando Mitsugoro in January.

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Funeral held for Kabuki star Bando Mitsugoro in Tokyo

Kabuki actor Onoe Kikugoro leaves a funeral hall in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2015, after paying his last respects to fellow Kabuki actor Bando Mitsugoro who died of pancreatic cancer at 59 four days before. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Funeral held for Kabuki star Bando Mitsugoro in Tokyo

A portrait of Kabuki star Bando Mitsugoro is set up on the altar at his funeral in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2015. He died of pancreatic cancer at age 59 on Feb. 21. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kabuki actor Bando Mitsugoro dies at 59

File photo taken in April 2009 shows Kabuki actor Bando Mitsugoro attending a press conference at the Kabuki Za theater following a decision to award him with the Medal with Purple Ribbon. He died on Feb. 21, 2015, of pancreatic cancer at a Tokyo hospital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kabuki actor Yasosuke walks in procession in Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - Popular Kabuki actor Bando Yasosuke (R, front) walks in a procession in the precinct of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district Oct. 18, in one of the events prior to his succession to the prestigious Kabuki stage name of the 10th Bando Mitsugoro in January.