Hakutoboh (White Peach Company)

Ashikawa Yoko and Kobayashi Saga, 1970

An example of the kind of public dance performances and improvisations that were performed by Hijikata and associated dancers in the 1960s and 70s.

Source: The Butoh, Monokuro 6-7

Photo of Hijikata with Self-Defense Forces (on their way to a demonstration), 1969

Photo: Masahisa Fukase

Source: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/butoh/itto/hiji/post1.jpg

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