It is said that kabuki was started by
Izumo-no-Okuni at the Edo period.
She danced according to the popular song of the
time, and soon acquired popularity.
Izumo-no-Okuni
After that, a lot of people imitated her and began
kabuki.
The kabuki actor changed with the prostitute → boy → male.
In kabuki, the world of peculiar beauty is formed
because all the roles are played by male.
The story of kabuki has many contents, such as
revenge, a family feud, and a joint suicide with somebody.
Usually only popular scenes are shown from two or
more programs.
