Kabuki shinpō

Japanese theatre magazine (1879–1897)

Cover of the first issue, 1879

Kabuki shinpō (歌舞伎新報, "Kabuki news") was a Japanese magazine which provided news on the world of kabuki, a popular Japanese performing art, during the Meiji period (1867–1911). The magazine was in circulation between 1879 and 1897.[1][2] The publisher, Kabuki shinpō sha, was based in Tokyo.[1][3]

## History and cultural significance

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During its publication period, Kabuki shinpō was a popular publication for laymen to enjoy kabuki without attending the costly, time-consuming performances. The contents of the magazine included everything from "scripts and plots, updates of actors, critiques of performances" to "articles like chronicles, and theatrical paragraphs."[4]

Kabuki shinpō was published by Genrokukan Studios in Tokyo.[5] Also, the primary funding source for the magazine, Genrokukan Studios was a photography studio created by famous "millionaire photographer" Seibei Kajima.

## References

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1. ^ a b Shu-Ji Lin (April–June 1988). "Music Periodicals in Japan - A Comprehensive List". Fontes Artis Musicae. 35 (2): 116–128. JSTOR 23507222.
2. ^ "G07 Sumptuous Gravure Magazine". Art Research Center Visual Museum. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
3. ^ "Kabuki shinpō". Hathi Trust. 1879. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
4. ^ "G06 The First Theatrical Magazine". The Most Curiosity Kabuki World (in Japanese). 21 December 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
5. ^ "Fujifilm Square Photo History Museum Exhibition The Story of Seibei Kajima, the "Millionaire Photographer" in the Meiji Period". INJA. Retrieved 26 April 2022.

## External links

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* WorldCat record

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