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sayaate, saya-ate 鞘当て scabbard-clashing, scabbard-collision, sheath collision
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contentions in love-affairs - and a Kabuki play

source : uranus.dti.ne.jp...

In the Edo period, Samurai were always carrying two swords and sometimes when they had to pass each other on a narrow town-road, the scabbards could clash - and even provoke a fight between the two men. Often one Samurai did it on purpose to provoke a fight.

. Katana - the Japanese Sword .

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Ukiyozuka Hiyoku no Inazuma　浮世柄比翼稲妻

History
A sayaate is a scabbards clashing confrontation between two warriors.
In the Kabuki world, this word is associated to the confrontation between Nagoya Sanza and Fuwa Banzaemon, who were both in love with the courtesan Katsuragi. The very first sayaate scene in Kabuki history was staged in the 3rd lunar month of 1680 at the Ichimuraza.
"Sayaate"
is now a 20-minute visually-striking dance look-alike popular act, which is based on the version written by Tsuruya Nanboku IV for his long drama "Ukiyozuka Hiyoku no Inazuma", which was premiered in the 3rd lunar month of 1823 at the Ichimuraza It is accompanied by a light Nagauta ensemble.
Structure
"Ukiyozuka Hiyoku no Inazuma" was divided in two parts, 9 acts and 19 scenes. The "Sayaate" scene of this drama was the 8th and last scene of the first part. It quickly became a successful independent drama. When "Ukiyozuka Hiyoku no Inazuma" is staged as a tôshi kyôgen, "Sayaate" is entitled "Date Kurabe Kuruwa no Sayaate".
Summary
Fuwa Banzaemon carries a sword named "Thunder" and wears a kimono decorated with a pattern of "lightning-in-the-clouds". His rival Nagoya Sanzaburô (Sanza for short) carries a sword named "Amorous Swallows" and wears a kimono decorated with a "swallows-in-the-rain" pattern. Unaware of each other, they make simultaneous entrances along the two raised passageways (hanamichi) through the audience. As they pass on the main stage, which represents Nakano Street in the Yoshiwara pleasure district at cherry blossom time, their sword hilts clash. They exchange insults, remove their green sedge travelling-hats, recognize one another and draw swords to fight over the courtesan Katsuragi. The mistress of a neighbouring tea house rushes forward and persuades them to call a truce.
Trivia
Depending on the production, the person who makes Nagoya Sanza and Fuwa Banzaemon lower their swords, is the mistress of a neighbouring tea house, the courtesan Katsuragi or a tea house bantô. The name of the mistress of a neighbouring tea house is related to the actor, who plays the role. It is for examples Otoki when Nakamura Tokizô plays the role or Okyô when she is played by Nakamura Shibajaku (because of his yagô Kyôya).
- source : www.kabuki21.com/sayaate...

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ほたるにも戀 (恋)の鞘当てありぬべし
hotaru ni mo koi no saya-ate arinu beshi

Tr. Gabi Greve

高澤良一 Takazawa Ryoichi

. hotaru 蛍 fireflies .
- - kigo for various seasons - -

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5/14/2020

saya ate kabuki

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