the-Noh.com interview : People behind the Scenes


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The subtle and profound world of Noh is created by Noh actors and musicians on the stage. However, the art of Noh has existed for over seven hundred years, supported also by a number of people who have not been appeared on the stage: artisans who carve masks or create costumes, managers who maintain the Noh stage, and scholars who study Noh art. This section focuses on those people who engage in supporting the art of Noh offstage.

Tsunemasa Hinoki (President, Hinoki Publishing)
Preserving and Passing on the Essence of Noh

The fifth-generation President of Hinoki Publishing, Tsunemasa Hinoki, spent much of his life away from the world of Noh, including his time spent working at a bank. That is the reason he feels so strongly about having people unfamiliar with Noh enjoy it. Here we will introduce some of his many efforts to do so. (July 8, 2008)

Nozomu Hayashi (Writer/Bibliographer)
As an Interpreter of Noh

Mr. Hayashi's background is quite a diverse one. He is well-known as a man of varied achievements. He even takes lessons in Noh and has tried to master the secrets of the art. In this interview, he draws on his vast knowledge to speak on some Noh-related matters. (May 14, 2008)

Hideya Kawai (Director of the National Noh Theatre)
Delivering the Pleasure of Watching

Hideya Kawai, the Director of the National Noh Theatre, keeps a modest and gentle attitude in his work. Always remembering the perspective of the audience, he supports every aspect of the world of Noh. We had an opportunity to meet him and to hear about the responsibilities of the theatre and the devotion of its staff. (Dec 3, 2007)

Haruo Nishino (Director of the Nogami Memorial Institute for Noh Studies , Hosei University/ Professor of Hosei University, Faculty of Letters)
Maintain the Courage to Leap

Professor Haruo Nishino is a leading scholar in the world of Noh studies, who continues comprehensive research on various subjects related to Noh, including the study of Zeami. We interviewed him at his office in the Nogami Memorial Institute for Noh Studies, Hosei University, listened to an introduction to his recent activities, and received enthusiastic comments on the contemporary Noh community. (Oct 3, 2007)

Toshiro Morita (Photographer) Capturing the Moment

Photographer Toshiro Morita expresses his own unique world through his art, mainly in the photographs of stage arts including Noh and Kabuki. His photographs convey a deep impression, as if he were quietly narrating to us the story behind each scene in Noh.We visited Mr. Morita’s home in Tokyo to interview him. (May 1, 2007)