Nakamura Kasho (中村歌昇)

"Kasho NAKAMURA" is a professional name which has been used by Kabuki (a traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors) actors. The first and the second generations used Harima-ya as their yago (stage family name) and the subsequent generations have used Yorozu-ya.

Kasho NAKAMURA the First
He was the second son of Karoku NAKAMURA the Third. He later became Tokizo NAKAMURA the Second.

Kasho NAKAMURA the Second
He was the second son of Tokizo NAKAMURA the Third. He retired from his career as a Kabuki actor due to his sickness. He was granted the name of Karoku NAKAMURA the Fourth after his death.

Kasho NAKAMURA the Third
He is the second son of the second generation.

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