Background
Yukichi Kitagishi was born in Omi Yawata City, Shiga Prefecture.
Yukichi Kitagishi was born in Omi Yawata City, Shiga Prefecture.
In 1927 joined the editorial staff of Hochi Shimbun, leaving it for the Osaka Asahi (1929) where Yukichi Kitagishi has been ever since. A prominent figure in Kansai theatrical circles, he is considered an erudite critic of the stage and Noh dances.