Nakamura Tokizo (中村時蔵)

Tokizo NAKAMURA is a Kabuki (traditional drama performed by male actors) actor's professional name. The stage family name is Yorozuya Kinnosuke YOROZUYA (it was Harimaya up to the fourth). The Jomon (family crest) is Kiricho (paulownia leaves arranged in the shape of a butterfly) and the Kaemon (alternate personal crest) is Tsuru Katabami (cuckooflower with vines). The name of Tokizo originated from Tokizo Namino, the real name of the first.

Tokizo NAKAMURA (the first)

He later succeeded to Karoku NAKAMURA (the third). He was the third son of Karoku NAKAMURA (the first). His haimyo (also known as haimei, a kabuki actor's offstage name which can be used officially and privately) was Shido.

Tokizo NAKAMURA (the second)

He was the son of the first.

Tokizo NAKAMURA (the third)

His haigo (the pen name of a haiku poet) was Shido NAKAMURA. He was the second son of Karoku NAKAMURA (the third).

Tokizo NAKAMURA (the fourth)

He was the second son of the third.

Tokizo NAKAMURA (the fifth)

He is the oldest son of the fourth. He is current Tokizo NAKAMURA.

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