Izumo no Okuni
TV Show| Title | 出雲の阿国 |
| User score | 0 |
| Release date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Release date of last episode | Feb 17, 2006 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Sawako Ariyoshi |
| Production country | Japan |
| Production companies | NHK |
| Series status | Ended |
| Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
| Episodes count | 6 |
| Run time | 43 min. |
Izumo no Okuni was born about 1571. This time period in Japanese history was fraught with struggle. It was known as the Period of Warring States, that is, the land barrons (daimyo) fought against one another for power. Her father was a blacksmith for the Izumo Grand Shrine and, consequently, the family served as well. It was a custom to send priests and young women, such as Buddhist nuns, among others to solicit contributions. Izumo was sent to Kyoto to perform sacred dances and songs. Her Okuni Kabuki was known and applauded throughout the land. After 25 years she retired.
Latest episodes
List of episodesS1.E6 ∙ The Divine Dancer
Feb 17, 2006
S1.E5 ∙ Apparitions of a Love
Feb 10, 2006
S1.E4 ∙ Big Sister, Little Sister
Feb 3, 2006
S1.E3 ∙ The Best
Jan 27, 2006
S1.E2 ∙ Tears and Smiles
Jan 20, 2006
S1.E1 ∙ The Dancing Woman
Jan 13, 2006
