Tofu Kozo first appears during the Anei era between 1772-1781 C.E. They would become a popular character featuring in a variety of media from picture books to kabuki theater, toys, advertisements, cookbooks and yellow-covered kiboshi illustrated stories. Tofu Kozo is seen as a modern yokai,...
Photos courtesy Nagoya-za Endonji—a covered shopping district known for its nostalgic atmosphere andsome of the oldest cafes in the cityis keeping traditions alive while breathing new life into traditional Japanese theater with the Kabuki Cafe “Nagoya-za.” Nagoya-za shows kabuki performances based...