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Yaichi Hosho

ほうしょう やいち

Hosho Yaichi

Aliases: 光本 弥一郎

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1908-07-02 (Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan)
Died
1985-03-11 age 76
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Matsuyama, Ehime → Tokyo → Matsuyama, Ehime

Career

Occupations
Noh performer
Active Years
1919-1985
Affiliations
Hosho school
Memberships
Japan Art Academy

Education

Hosei University, College of Commerce (former system)
Commerce
Year of Graduation: 1931
Country: Japan

Awards

Arts Festival Excellence Award
1970
Result: 受賞
Medal with Purple Ribbon
Result: 受賞
Arts Encouragement Award, Minister of Education
Result: 受賞
Japan Art Academy Award
1980
Organization: Japan Art Academy
Result: 受賞
Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Noh Waki role)
1981
Organization: Agency for Cultural Affairs
Result: 指定
Member of the Japan Art Academy
1984
Organization: Japan Art Academy
Result: 選出

Awards & Nominations

Works

Adaptations

  • Noh Masterpieces Series 1: Sumidagawa
  • Noh Masterpieces Series 3: Shunkan and Shojōran
  • Shimai Dokugin Collection: Sanekata (Ran-kyoku)
  • Shimai Collection: Rashōmon

Legacy

He is regarded as one of the foremost waki performers in postwar Noh theatre.

Academic Societies

  • Japan Art Academy

Trivia

  • His original name was Mitsumoto Yaichirō.
  • His grave is located at Zenshō-ji in Nippori, Tokyo.