3◇First Midori Kitamura (Haiku name: Ryoju) Shinpa Onnagata Actor, Member of the Japan Art Academy (Living National Treasure), Person of Cultural Merit

3◇Kitaro Kitamura (Haiku name: Ryokuju)
Shingeki actor specializing in female roles during the Meiji and Showa periods. Member of the Japan Art Academy.
Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property holder). Person of Cultural Merit.
Born into a family of wholesale druggists in Tachibana-cho, Nihonbashi Ward, Tokyo City (present-day Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo Ward).
Referred to as one of the Three Stars of Shingeki along with Ii and Takeo Kawai.
Primarily played female roles, was particular about his attire, enjoyed cigars, coffee, and whiskey, and was a gentleman who indulged in imported films, literature, mahjong, and golf.
His beloved disciple was Shotaro Hanayagi.
His grandson is the director Ichiro Inui.
Real Name: Rokuro Stage Name: Midori Kitamura, Ryokuro Kitamura

◇Works, etc. Monthly Shokuraku, Vol. 1, No. 4
1905 (Meiji 38)
◎The Past and Present of Osaka Cuisine by Ryokuju Kitamura
Engei Gahō, Reprint Edition, Meiji Volume, Vol. 17
Zappai (Topics: Summer Kyogen, Natsu no Tōkan) (Selected by Ryokuju Kitamura)
Zappai (Topics: Things with 'fire' in them, Yakusoku) (Selected by Ryokuju Kitamura)
Died 1961 (Showa 36) at the age of 89. Born 1872 (Meiji 5)
◇Even under the Enoki tree of severed ties, the night is long. Ryokuju

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