Sakata Tōjūrō I

Deceased Person

1646 – 1709

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Who was Sakata Tōjūrō I?

Sakata Tōjūrō I was an early kabuki actor of the Genroku period in Japan. He was a pioneer of the wagoto style, and of Kamigata kabuki more generally. His influence persists in the lineage of actors who have taken up his artistic mantle.

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Born
1646
Kyoto
Died
Nov 1, 1709

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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