大英博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (大英博物館Instagram)「When in Osaka, Kabuki theatre is a must-see 🎭 Kabuki is the city’s most popular entertainment, and the top actors are true stars ✨ In the theatre district of Osaka, you may see groups of people wearing matching outfits and peculiar rectangular hats, especially at the start of a new theatrical season – as is shown in the fourth image. They’re members of Kabuki fan clubs, and are devout fans of their favourite actors. They send gifts to the actors and attend performances together. Osaka Kabuki fan clubs are well known for being especially dedicated. Kabuki is an all-male theatre, and female-role specialists (onnagata) dress as women even in their daily life. You might recognise them walking through the city – they wear a purple cloth on their forehead to cover the shaven area of hair that is usually sported by men. Discover what to see and do in early 1800s Osaka in our curator’s historical city travel guide – link in bio. 🔎 Gigado Ashiyuki (1813–1834), Right print from a triptych of woodblock prints showing leading Kabuki actors with umbrellas on the snow-covered Aiaibashi bridge in Dotonbori, Osaka. 1825. 🔎 Shunkosai Hokushu (fl. 1802–1832), Bust portrait of the kabuki actor Arashi Kichisaburo II reflected in a mirror, surrounded by wigs and hats from his famous roles. Colour woodblock print, 1821. 🔎 Shunkosai Hokushu (fl. 1802–1832), Bust portrait of the actor Nakamura Utaemon III as Kato Masakiyo. Colour woodblock print, 1820. 🔎 Gigado Ashiyuki (fl. 1813–1834), The Kabuki actor Seki Sanjuro bowing onstage, and fans standing nearby with clappers. Colour woodblock print, 1826. #Osaka #TravelGuide #MuseumFromHome #BritishMuseum #Japan #Kabuki」12月1日 5時00分