Key Facts
• Around 20 years ago, politicians performed in the ‘Heisei Bakumatsu Reform Play’ in Tokyo.
• The play was held five times between 1999 and 2007 at Meiji-za and Hibiya Public Hall.
• The event was organized by an NPO aiming to break societal stagnation.
• Politicians portrayed historical figures like Ryoma Sakamoto and Takamori Saigo.
• A photo exhibition of the play runs from August 7–13 in Amagasaki, Hyogo.
• Photographer Yoshiaki Nagashima, 83, captured the event and also acted in the play.
• Featured politicians include Yoshihiko Noda, Sanae Takaichi, and Taro Kono.
• The exhibition is hosted at the gallery café ‘Mitsu’ in Higashi-Nanba Town.
• Operating hours: 7 AM–5 PM (Saturdays and holidays: mornings only; closed Sundays).
• Contact: Mitsu at 06-6481-3629.
Summary
A photo exhibition in Amagasaki, Hyogo, showcases images from the ‘Heisei Bakumatsu Reform Play,’ a theatrical event held in Tokyo two decades ago. The play featured politicians, including Sanae Takaichi and Yoshihiko Noda, portraying historical figures like Ryoma Sakamoto and Takamori Saigo. Organized by an NPO to address societal stagnation, the play ran five times between 1999 and 2007. Photographer Yoshiaki Nagashima, who also acted in the play, captured the event. The exhibition runs from August 7–13 at the gallery café ‘Mitsu,’ offering a glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of the time. Visitors are encouraged to reflect on the parallels between past and present political challenges.
