History of Kabuki The Beginning The kabuki-odori From onna-kabuki to wakashu-kabuki Development of yaro-kabuki Establishment Establishment of aragoto Establishment of wagoto Popularity of gidayu-kyogen Development Period Development of the shosagoto Works of Tsuruya Namboku IV Establishment of the “Kabuki-Juhachiban” Successful Period Emergence of the theatre town Saruwaka-machi Works of Kawatake Mokuami Modernization of Kabuki Classical and Modern Styles Popularity of a shin-kabuki Carrying on classical Kabuki From revival to prosperitys Modern-day Kabuki