Backgrounds (1)

Backgrounds (1)
In historical dramas, various props are used for backgrounds. Mr.Tajima is a craftsman, who writes signs and boards for historical dramas. All the kanji characters you see in modern or historical dramas are written by him. He can write kanji suitable for any background of any historical period.

We use refer materials when we write old kanji in historical dramas. Because they are not in use anymore and cannot be read, we recreate them from real materials from old artists.

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Movie props（2）

Movie props（2）
For example, we once set expanded polystyrene items under the rain for some days, and it became very fragile and useless. But we realized that the wet parts were uneven and at a close look,they looked like the surface of a stone. So, the failed item actually was good to resemble a rocky surface. This is why Mr. Suzuki thinks failure gets better props.

Also, we give priority to opinions of people that actually have to build the props on the spot, more than those of people who only provide us with the materials. Materials can be sometimes inadequate for the scene we need to build. We value
communications and brain-storming sessions, exchanging opinions with each other. Being on the spot is much better also for organizing the troupe, as the craftsmen number is relatively small.

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Movie props（1）

Movie props（1）
Most of times movie props are made from expanded polystyrene.

During the golden age of historical dramas, it was difficult to make real objects with a limited budget. Therefore, craftsmen used expanded polystyrene to make fake props: easy to break,so only used for shootings. That was the beginning of special movie props. When we think about it you can be amazed on how expanded polystyrene can be transformed in rocks or bricks. Mr.Suzuki is a skilled veteran of this art.

Shaping the material with heated wires and coating it with bond or resin are parts of the prop construction process. These delicate items are made for every movie. The most important thing in this work is “to understand, once you fail (because making a prop is quite difficult) the reason why you failed , so that for the next time you will find new ways to make a better product."

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Costumes（2）

Costumes（2）
When we have to choose a costume for an actor, we first have a meeting with him/her or with the movie director. We have to choose a costume that will not disturb the scene background,and that will be suitable for that actor's role. The most important thing is to explain the movie director the reason why we chose a determined costume.Choosing a bad costume might result in a bad character impersonification, or in an unrealistic feeling conveyance: the general movie quality would eventually decrease. This is why Mr.Koga says: “When I choose a costume, I base my decision exclusively on my experience, no matter who the actor is. This is my policy.”

Some actors might ask brand new costumes. We would be able to produce them but after meetings with the movie director most of times we realize that for historical dramas, nothing is better than old costumes.

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Costumes（１）

Costumes（１）
We have countless costumes of various colors shapes and sizes stored in Toei Kyoto Studio Park.

They are used even for present dramas, as we have been storing them for more than 60 years.There are so many that nobody knows their exact number. Mr.Koga is the person that takes care of all of them.

It may surprise you, but we use no deodorants when we save our costumes. More than that we tend not to clean them too much with stain removal products. All costumes are stored in corrugated cartons to avoid damages.

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Actors: Kazuya Naito

Actors: Kazuya Naito
Born in Kyoto, and has been an actor for 30 years. The main works in which he appeared are “Rurouni Kenshin”, “A chef of Nobunaga”, “The Unfettered Shogun”, “Mito Komon”. He has appeared in period drama more than contemporary drama, especially playing the role of a villain.Besides the many villain characters, he also plays detective roles and characters who are killed. His special skill is sword fighting.

How he become an actor: He loved films and wanted to enter the world of actors, and he was given the opportunity to do so, as he saw a flyer of Toei Actors School and applied.
Favorite film, drama: Hissatsu series, Yojinbo
Favorite actor: Yusaku Matsuda
The most memorable scene: Played the role of a geek in a contemporary drama.

At Toei Kyoto Studio Park, he is often in charge of “Samurai Course -
Sword for Beginners” and playing as Izou Okada in “Samurai Sword
Fighting Lesson”

Appearances
＜Film＞
“The Samurai Astronomer”, “Rurouni Kenshin” and “Moonlight Serenade”

＜Series＞
"The Unfettered Shogun", “Gokenin Zankuro”, "Mito Komon", "Toyama no Kin-san", “Nogaremono Orin”, “Taikoki”, “Sono Otoko, Fukushocho”, “Shin Kyoto Meikyu nnai”, “Omiya-san”, “Shadow Spies”, “Woman of the Crime Lab”, NHK “A Survivor of Chushingura” and NHK “Saigo no Senpan”.

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Historical Drama Festival

Historical Drama Festival
The 「Historical Drama Festival」 was held on February 9 (Sat), 10 (Sun) and 11 (Holiday) 2019 in Toei Kyoto Studio Park as part of the 「International Culture and Arts Base Formation Project」 supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Targeting foreigners living in Japan, we held tours to introduce historical dramas in English and Chinese.
1. Japanese movie archives and exhibition tour
2. Short movie view
3. Open movie set guide by actors
4. Film studio guide by actors
5. Samurai experience
6. Free time in Toei Kyoto Studio Park

1. Japanese movie archives and exhibition tour
The Hall of Fame, which displays the artifacts of people who have contributed to the film industry, as well as posters and movie equipments, is highly regarded by avid movie fans and experts. The valuable movie materials were introduced in English and Chinese in an easily understandable manner.

2. Short movie view
Visitors saw an 8-minute short movie which introduced film facilities, film costumes, wigs, arts etc..

3. Open movie set guide by actors
It is the first historical drama theme park in Japan. The reproductions of Edo Town and other locations in the park are used for real movie shoots. The actors xplained the location shooting set and shooting techniques, attracting interest for Japanese period dramas.

4. Film studio guide by actors
Visitors were able to visit the indoor studio, usually closed to the public, where they learned about the stage, background and props. In order to enjoy period dramas more, actors reproduced a common scene in a samurai house, explaining the mechanisms of a movie shoot which viewers are usually unaware of.

5. Samurai experience
It is an interactive event teaching about the structure and conduct of katana. Toei actors used katana (sword props) actually used for shooting, and taught about the samurai manners and how to use a katana in an easily understandable manner. It was an event where you could learn the spirit of samurai from the last samurai living in modern times.

6. Free time in Toei Kyoto Studio Park
After the group tour, visitors had free time in the park.

Sponsorship: Historical Drama Festival Executive Committee
Toei Kyoto Studio Co., Ltd.
Toei Kyoto Studio Co., Ltd.
Kyoto prefecture
ADDD-Link Co.,Ltd.

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