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Sōshi-arai Komachi [草紙洗(小町)]

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Sōshi-arai Komachi [草紙洗(小町)] A third category play by an unknown author. Many years ago in Miyako there was a courtier named Ōtomo no Kuronushi. He was renowned for his poetry, and had been called to participate … Continue reading →

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Kayoi-Komachi (通小町)

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Kayoi-Komachi (通小町) (summary) A fourth category play attributed to Ka’nami Quite some time ago there was a reclusive monk who secluded himself in the mountain village of Yase for a summer while pursuing his ascetic training. … Continue reading →

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