NAKAMURA TŌZŌ — MYŌSEKI
Nakamura Tōzō
Nakamura Tōzō is the principal hereditary name of the Kagaya house. According to the Kabuki Actor Directory, the current holder, the sixth, is the younger brother of Fujima Murasaki I; after appearing in films and on stage he became the artistic adopted son of Nakamura Utaemon VI and took the name in April–May 1967. He was recognised in 2016 as a Living National Treasure.
He made his kabuki debut in September 1961 at the Kabukiza as Tanizawa Mondo in Kagamiyama Kokyō no Nishikie, under the name Nakamura Tamatarō III (Kabuki Actor Directory).
NAME VARIANTS
Notation: 中村東蔵 / 東蔵 / Nakamura Tozo / Nakamura Tōzō
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- KABUKI Universe Editorial Team
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- Sep 12, 2026
- Updated
- Sep 12, 2026
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