This autobiographical essay collection, written in a polite and gentle "desu/masu" style, sincerely chronicles the 75-year life of a leading figure in the Kabuki world, who gained widespread popularity in living rooms across Japan for his role as Heizo Hasegawa in the television period drama "Onihei Hankacho." The author himself chose the title "Yumemidori" (Dreaming Bird), which is another name for "butterfly," and the family crest of Yoshie-mon's family name, "Harimaya," is the "swallowtail butterfly." It is no exaggeration to say that this title symbolizes the author's life. Born under the fate of inheriting the name of the first generation, who rose to fame in his lifetime, and almost crushed by the pressure, the actor's life, learning from his predecessors and diligently honing his art, was also a struggle to reach the heights, aiming to make Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art, a true world heritage stage art, which can be felt from every corner of this book. The words that chronicle the life of the actor, who was designated a Living National Treasure, and the silver-toned acting that nurtured him, will captivate not only Kabuki fans but also lovers of stage arts, and even those who appreciate painting and classical music. Chapters 1 and 2 are based on the author's "My Resume" series, which was serialized in the Nikkei Shimbun morning edition in July 2018, with additions, and Chapter 3 is an original of this book, composed based on interviews. From his first stage appearance at the age of 4 to his stage performance in Reiwa at the age of 75, a performance record that comprehensively covers Kabuki performances, dance performances, television dramas, and movies is included at the end of the book, and many stage photos of his hit roles are also included. "Yumemidori" Yoshie-mon Nakamura Nihon Keizai Shimbun First edition obi, 2019 Price: ¥2300 + tax # #Books #Art/Theater/Film