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A Historic Performance: 'Kamo ni Asa wo Kizamu'

The world of theatre is about to experience a stirring new production titled Kamo ni Asa wo Kizamu, written and directed by the talented psychiatrist and playwright, Shin Kurumizawa. This thought-provoking play draws upon his grandfather's diary, tackling complex themes such as war, poverty, division, isolation, and the intricate relationship between victim and perpetrator.

Set against the backdrop of a small village nestled in the mountains of southern Nagano, the story follows a character named M. M, who is not only a village worker laboring in the soil but also a budding leader gaining recognition as a village council member and eventually rising to the role of mayor. The turning point in M's life arrives when he encounters a mysterious traveler from Tokyo in the waiting room of the village train station. The conversation sparks a revealing exchange where M shares the harsh realities of life in his impoverished village, alongside his hopes and fears regarding the imminent state-sponsored