As a shrine maiden (miko) of the Izumo Shrine she came to Kyoto where she gathered the female outcasts of the city and formed the first kabuki troupe around the year 1603.
She is Staring UP Above
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well she sounds like an amazing woman
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Yes. It was interesting to learn about her history.
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Yes for sure.
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Interesting history
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Yes . First time I have heard about this when we walked by this when we were in Kyoto.
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It would be good to read her whole story don’t you think, I like reading about less well known historical figures
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I’ve seen kabuki theater, so stylized and engrossing. This bit of history just makes it all the more fascinating.
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Thanks Dora..it was an interesting place to visit.
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