Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 47 (1997) award
Moyama Sennojō
しげやま せんのじょう
Moyama Sennojou
Pen Names:
Moyama Sennojō（Stage name / inherited professional name in Noh/Kyogen）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1983-04-02 （Kyoto Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Kyogen actor, Noh performer
- Active Years
- 1986-
- Influenced By
- Moyama Chisaku, Moyama Sennojō (2nd)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International school | — | — | — | — | Japan |
International school
Country:
Japan
Attended an international school during childhood (reported)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kyoto Prefecture Culture Award (Encouragement Prize) | — | — | Kyoto Prefecture | 受賞 |
Kyoto Prefecture Culture Award (Encouragement Prize)
2019
Organization:
Kyoto Prefecture
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hanako
2018 KyōgenPerformed at the name-succession (shūmei) presentation; a Kyōgen piece demonstrating classical technique combined with the third-generation interpretation.
name successionpreservation of traditionintergenerational continuity
Tsuri-gitsune (The Fishing Fox)
2006 KyōgenA representative classical Kyōgen piece presented in 2006; part of the family's repertory.
traditional performing artsfoxshape-shifting tales
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Based on classical Kyōgen technique while incorporating contemporary interpretation and stagingClear vocalization and comedic timing
- Recurring Motifs
- comic elementssatirefamily tradition / name succession
Legacy
As heir to the Moyama-Chisaburō family name, he works to preserve classical Kyōgen while also pursuing new works and contemporary reinterpretations. Recognized for contributions to regional culture with the Kyoto Prefecture Culture Award (Encouragement Prize).
Trivia
- Succeeded to the family stage name 'Moyama Sennojō' (3rd) in 2018.
- Made his stage debut at around 2½ years old and performed the role of Iroha at a very young age.
- Received the Kyoto Prefecture Culture Award (Encouragement Prize) in 2019.