Background
Shibunsai Uji (original name is Gonzaemon Katsuta) was born in 1791 in Japan.
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Shibunsai Uji
Edit Profile渋谷 Uji
also known as
Gonzaemon Katsuta
Education
Shibunsai Uji studied joruri of Itchu-bushi tune under Joyu Sugano.
Career
Shibunsai Uji often tried unsuccessfully to become head of the school. He founder of a new school known as Ujiryu of Itchu-bushi.
Connections
His concubine, Oshizu, was known as expert reciter of joruri, performing under the professional name of Uji-Shizu.
- Concubine:
- Oshizu
- teacher:
- Joyu Sugano
