Nizaemon and Tamasaburo: Kabuki’s Golden Couple

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)

In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required
Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation, Toronto

One of the most magnificent theatrical phenomena in the post–World War II world is the golden partnership of Nizaemon and Tamasaburo in Japanese Kabuki theatre. Their onstage chemistry is extraordinary. When they appear together, their combined charm and magnetism multiply, resonating with each other and filling the theatrical space like waves, mist, or light. In this sense, the golden couple is aromatic, radiant, and sensual.

In conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto.