Nakamura Shikan VII

Nakamura Shikan VII (七代目 中村 芝翫, Shichidaime Nakamura Shikan) (March 11, 1928 – October 10, 2011) was a Japanese kabuki performer noted for his onnagata roles.[1] His real name Nakamura Eijirô, in 1967 Nakamura became the seventh person to adopt the Nakamura Shikan name.[1] In 1996 he became recognized as a Living National Treasures of Japan, and in 2006 he became a Person of Cultural Merit.[1] Nakamura is a grandson of Nakamura Utaemon V.[1]

In this Japanese name, the surname is Nakamura.
Nakamura Shikan VII
七代目中村芝翫
Born
Makio Nakamura

(1928-03-11)11 March 1928
Tokyo, Japan
Died10 October 2011(2011-10-10) (aged 83)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesEijirô Nakamura, Nakamura Kotarō IV, Nakamura Fukusuke IX, Narikomaya
ChildrenNakamura Fukusuke IX
Nakamura Shikan VIII

See also

References
  1. "Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan dies at 83". japantimes.co.jp. The Japan Times. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
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