Being a samurai, a princess, a red-horned demon, a husband and a father all in a day is the typical life of 37-year-old Japanese Kabuki actor Takatoshi Horikoshi, who succeeds the stage name Ebizo Ichikawa XI (@ebizoichikawa.ebizoichikawa) from one of the most prestigious houses of Kabuki actors in Japan. Ebizo is always looking for ways to open up the centuries-old Japanese performing arts to the global community and educate people about its strong influence on his country’s culture. “I want people to notice the colors,” he points out, along with the exquisite makeup techniques, the traditional costumes and the overall aesthetics iconic of Japan. “I sometimes hear stories of renowned talents from other countries gaining their inspiration from Japanese culture,” says Ebizo. “Many of those things have their roots in Kabuki, and I want to tell the world more about it.” Photo of @ebizoichikawa.ebizoichikawa by Shinsuke Yasui