I have learned a lot about Japanese history, society, and politics during my career as a political scientist and Japan specialist, but Japan's renowned actor Masahiko Tsugawa introduced a Japan to me that had been mostly unknown.
Renowned actor Masahiko Tsugawa, right, was passionate about preserving ozashiki (tatami-room entertainment) culture.
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The traditional arts: Gerald Curtis (23)
A friendship with actor Masahiko Tsugawa led to personal ties with Gion's geisha
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