Daijin-bashira means the pillar at the left of Yuka (place where Takemoto is recited) on the Kamite side of the stage, and the other pillar at the right of the Kuromisu (place where Geza music is played) on the Shimote side of the stage. These pillars are painted matte black like the boards covering the Kuromisu and Yuka and are sometimes not visible, being hidden by stage sets on which scenery is painted.
The area of the stage between the 2 Daijin-bashira is called Hombutai (the stage proper).
The area of the stage between the 2 Daijin-bashira is called Hombutai (the stage proper).
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As shown in the picture, until the middle of the Edo period, the stage had a gabled roof, influenced by Noh stages. Daijin-bashira were originally the pillars at the front of the stage supporting this gabled roof. The name remained after the roof was no longer used.
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