Tokimune Collection

Soga no Goro Riding on Horseback to Oiso, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Soga no Goro Riding on Horseback to Oiso, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. From A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Oiso no Tora telling Soga Brothers where to find Suketsune, from the series "Illustr... c. 1843/47
Oiso no Tora telling Soga Brothers where to find Suketsune, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Tokimune, Sukenari, Kikko Kojiro and Aiko Saburo fighting in the rain, from the seri... c. 1843/47
Tokimune, Sukenari, Kikko Kojiro and Aiko Saburo fighting in the rain, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Three Komuso Monks: The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) as Kudo Suketsune (right)... c. 1792. Creator: Shunsho
Three Komuso Monks: The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) as Kudo Suketsune (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (center), and Ichikawa Omezo I as Soga no Goro Tokimune (left)

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Soga no Goro Tokimune Disguised as Agemaki no Sukeroku... c. 1782. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Soga no Goro Tokimune Disguised as Agemaki no Sukeroku in the Play Sukeroku Yukari no Edo-zakura, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1782, Japan

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (right), and Ichikawa Danjuro V... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (right), and Ichikawa Danjuro V as Soga no Goro Tokimune (left), in Komuso Attires, in the Play Sakaicho Soga Nendaiki

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Ageha no Chokichi Disguised as Soga no Goro Tokimune... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Ageha no Chokichi Disguised as Soga no Goro Tokimune in the Play Kaido Ichi Yawaragi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Third Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

Soga no Juro and Soga no Goro pursuing Suketsune's hunting party at Miharano, from... c. 1843/47
Soga no Juro and Soga no Goro pursuing Suketsune's hunting party at Miharano, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Sukenari (Soga no Juro), Tokimune (Soga no Goro), and their mother at a farewell... c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sukenari (Soga no Juro), Tokimune (Soga no Goro), and their mother at a farewell party, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Tokimune (Soga no Goro) visiting his lover Kewaizaka no Shosho, from the series... c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tokimune (Soga no Goro) visiting his lover Kewaizaka no Shosho, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Soga no Juro and Soga no Goro ambushing Suketsune, from the series "Illustrated Tale... c. 1843/47
Soga no Juro and Soga no Goro ambushing Suketsune, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Asahina Saburo saves the Soga brothers from Hachiman Shichiro, from the series... c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Asahina Saburo saves the Soga brothers from Hachiman Shichiro, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Soga brothers bid farewell to the summer grasses, from the series "Illustrated Tale... c. 1843/47
Soga brothers bid farewell to the summer grasses, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Ichimanmaru (Soga no Juro) and Hakoomaru (Soga no Goro) with their mother, from the... c. 1843/47
Ichimanmaru (Soga no Juro) and Hakoomaru (Soga no Goro) with their mother, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and... 1744
The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and Takigawa Kinya (?) as Soga no Juro in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji

The Actors Otani Oniji I as Soga no Goro and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as the sister of Yoshina... 1746
The Actors Otani Oniji I as Soga no Goro and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as the sister of Yoshinaka in the play " Fuji no Yuki Mitsugi Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro in the play "Soga Koyomi Biraki, " performed... 1723
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro in the play "Soga Koyomi Biraki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1723

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro II as Onio Shinzaemon and Ichikawa Masugoro as Soga no Goro in... 1735
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro II as Onio Shinzaemon and Ichikawa Masugoro as Soga no Goro in the play "Furiwake-gami Hatsugai Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month

The Actor Ichimura Kamezo I as Soga no Goro in the play "Hatsugoyomi Kotobuki Soga, "pe... c. 1745
The Actor Ichimura Kamezo I as Soga no Goro in the play " Hatsugoyomi Kotobuki Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1745 (?), c. 1745

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Goro and Segawa Kikunojo III as Tsukisayo... c. 1782
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Goro and Segawa Kikunojo III as Tsukisayo, in the play "Nanakusa Yosooi Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1782, c. 1782

The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro and Ikushima Daikichi II as Kewaizaka no S... 1748
The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro and Ikushima Daikichi II as Kewaizaka no Shosho in the play " Monzukushi Nagoya Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month

The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no... 1715
The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I I as Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro in the play "Bando Ichi Kotobuki Soga

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro in the play "Hatachiyama Horai Soga, "perfo... 1759
The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro in the play " Hatachiyama Horai Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1759, 1759

The Actors Bando Aizo as the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Raizo I as Soga no... 1766
The Actors Bando Aizo as the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Raizo I as Soga no Goro in the play " Satsuki Matsu Unohana Soga

The Actor Ichikawa Masuzo I as Soga no Goro in the play "Tokitsukaze Irifune Soga, "... 1758
The Actor Ichikawa Masuzo I as Soga no Goro in the play " Tokitsukaze Irifune Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1758, 1758

The Emperor Go-Uda, in whose reign the Mongol Armada was destroyed (litho)
6005012 The Emperor Go-Uda, in whose reign the Mongol Armada was destroyed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Go-Uda)

Soga no Goro Viewing the Moon after Rain in the Mountains, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Soga no Goro Viewing the Moon after Rain in the Mountains, 1885. Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon

Sogano jA'rAc sukenari soga no gorAc tokimune tegoshi no sukuna, Actors in the roles of Soga no JA'rAc Sukenari, Soga no GorAc Tokimune, and Tegoshi no Tsukuna

Actors in the roles of Soga no Juro Sukenari, Soga no Goro Tokimune, and Tegoshi no Tsukuna. Print shows a scene from a Soga play, with the Soga brothers and a woman. Date between 1844 and 1848

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"Tokimune: A Glimpse into the World of Soga no Goro and Japanese Theater" Step back in time to 18th-century Japan, where the captivating world of kabuki theater comes alive through the iconic character of Soga no Goro. From its inception in 1723 to its later adaptations, this legendary tale has been immortalized by renowned artists such as Torii Kiyonobu II, Torii Kiyotomo, and Torii Kiyonaga. In one rendition, we witness Ichikawa Ebizo II's powerful portrayal of Musashibo Benkei alongside Sakata Shintaro's enigmatic performance as Soga no Goro. The year is 1744, and their chemistry on stage captivates audiences with every scene. Two years later, Otani Oniji I takes on the role of Soga no Goro while Sanogawa Ichimatsu I mesmerizes as Yoshina's sister. In a display of artistic brilliance by Torii Kiyonobu II in 1746, these actors bring forth an emotional depth that resonates with viewers even today. Fast forward to 1735 when Ichikawa Danjuro II embodies both strength and vulnerability as Onio Shinzaemon opposite Ichikawa Masugoro's compelling portrayal of Soga no Goro. This collaboration under Torii Kiyonobu II showcases the dynamic range within kabuki theater. The year c. 1745 introduces us to another talented actor - Ichimura Kamezo I - who breathes life into Soga no Goro in "Hatsugoyomi Kotobuki Soga. " With intricate details depicted by Torii Kiyonobu II's brushstrokes, this masterpiece transports spectators into a world filled with passion and revenge. Torii Kiyomitsu enters the scene in 1758 with his creation of "Tokitsukaze Irifune Soga.