KAZUO ÔNO

was the most famous Japanese kabuki dancer who became a guru and inspirational figure in the dance form known as Butoh. Alongside being an author, there is a book published about his life with some of these photos.

 
 

When I went to visit him, he danced for me in his garden. He invited me to stay at his home in the country near Tokyo for a few days. I met him because of La Mama. I was very thankful to her for making this connection.