Nakamura Dennojo Collection

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as the Proefessional Jes... c. 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as the Proefessional Jester Senraku (?) in the Play Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ()

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Hiranoya Tokubei (?) in the Play Wada Sakamori Eiga... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Hiranoya Tokubei (?) in the Play Wada Sakamori Eiga Kagami (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Third Month, 1773 (?), Japan, c. 1773

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Yoshimine no Munesada in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Yoshimine no Munesada in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1771, Japan, c. 1771

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Sakura-maru in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Sakura-maru in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1776, Japan, c. 1776

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Shii no Shosho Okinori in the Play Sugata no Hana Yuki... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Shii no Shosho Okinori in the Play Sugata no Hana Yuki no Kuronushi, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1776, Japan, c. 1776

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Hachio-maru Aratora in the Play Chigo Sakura Jusan Kane...c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa II Yaozo II as Hachio-maru Aratora in the Play Chigo Sakura Jusan Kane, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1774, Japan, c. 1774

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as Aigo no Waka (right), and Ichikawa Yaozo II as Hachio... c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as Aigo no Waka (right), and Ichikawa Yaozo II as Hachio-maru Aratora (left), in the Play Chigo Sakura Jusan Kane

The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II as Yoshimine no Munesada (right), Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II as Yoshimine no Munesada (right), Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Shizuya (center), and Nakamura Matsue I as Sakuragi (left), in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji

The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II as Kujaku no Saburo, Matsumoto Koshiro II as Hata no Daize... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II as Kujaku no Saburo, Matsumoto Koshiro II as Hata no Daizen Taketora, Nakajima Mihoemon II as Aramaki Mimishiro, and Nakamura Shocho I as Ki no Tsurayuki (right to left)

The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otatsu-gitsune, Nakamura Nakazo I as Raigo Ajari, Sakata... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otatsu-gitsune, Nakamura Nakazo I as Raigo Ajari, Sakata Tojuro III as Kamada Gon-no-kami Masayori, and Ichikawa Yaozo II as Sakon-gitsune (right to left)

The Actors Nakajima Mihoemon II as Fujiwara no Shihei, Minister of the Left (center, in... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho)
The Actors Nakajima Mihoemon II as Fujiwara no Shihei, Minister of the Left (center, in the carriage), Ichikawa Ebizo III as Matsuo-maru (center, kneeling on the ground)

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as the Wet Nurse Reizei, Ichikawa Komazo I as Suruga no... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as the Wet Nurse Reizei, Ichikawa Komazo I as Suruga no Hachiro in the Guise of the Shamisen Player Kichiroku (right)

The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II as Konoshita Hyokichi (?) (right), and Sakata Hangoro II... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II as Konoshita Hyokichi (?) (right), and Sakata Hangoro II as Matsunaga Daizen Hisahide (?) (left), in the Play Gion Sairei Shinko Ki ()

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Ashikaga Motouji Disguised as Katagiri Yashichi in the Play... c1772 Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Ashikaga Motouji Disguised as Katagiri Yashichi in the Play Oyoroi Ebido Shinozuka, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III with a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing...c1783/84
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III with a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783/84

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the... 1767
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the play "Yoni Osaka Nitsui no Meoto, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the second month, 1767

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Yoshimine no Munesada in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono... c. 1771
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Yoshimine no Munesada in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1771, c. 1771

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in a pre-performance celebration of the play "Soga... 1773
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in a pre-performance celebration of the play "Soga Monogatari, " performed at the Morita Theater in the second month, 1773, 1773

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II, c. 1771. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II, c. 1771

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow, probably 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow, probably 1774

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Dressed in a Gaudy Kamishimo, probably 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Dressed in a Gaudy Kamishimo, probably 1773

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as a Samurai, ca. 1765. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as a Samurai, ca. 1765

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena, 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena, 1770

Kabuki Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II, Nakajima Mihoemon II, Ichikawa Ebizo III... 7th month, 1776. Creator: Shunsho
Kabuki Actors Ichikawa Yaozo II, Nakajima Mihoemon II, Ichikawa Ebizo III, and Ichimura Uzaemon IX in the Play Sugawara's Secrets of Calligraphy (Sugawara denju tenarai kagami), 7th month, 1776

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai, probably 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai, probably 1773

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Nakamura Dennojo was a legendary samurai warrior known for his unparalleled skill and bravery on the battlefield. His name struck fear into the hearts of his enemies, as he was said to be unbeatable in combat. With his razor-sharp sword and lightning-fast reflexes, Nakamura Dennojo carved a path of destruction through countless foes. But despite his fearsome reputation, Nakamura Dennojo was also known for his unwavering sense of honor and loyalty. He fought not for personal glory or riches, but out of duty to protect those who could not defend themselves. His selfless actions inspired others to follow in his footsteps, creating a legacy that would endure long after he had passed from this world. Today, Nakamura Dennojo is remembered as a symbol of courage and righteousness, a shining example of what it means to truly embody the way of the samurai. His legend lives on in tales told around campfires and whispered in hushed tones by those who seek inspiration in times of adversity. May we all strive to live up to the noble standard set by Nakamura Dennojo, and carry forth his spirit with honor and dignity.