Amai In Takarazuka

Takarazuka is our favourite place in Japan. This time round we went only once as the theatre is being closed for renovation and only will be ready on lst of Jan next year. We took a stroll down the Flower Lane. We didn't manage to catch hold of any Takarazuka Music School Students. Instead we saw many Taka Stars.



There are rows of shophouses along the Flower Lane that leads to Takarazuka Theatre. You can see many pictures and posters of Taka Stars pasted on the windows and most of them are already autographed by the stars. We were so tempted to tear them off. ^^

We saw some fans already gathered at the sides of the road and some of them were at the entrance of the backstage. Those who gathered by the sides are members of various stars' fanclubs. They lined up in 2 lines waiting patiently and eagerly for their stars to appear.

Once their stars appeared, they would hand their cards and gifts to their star and followed their star till the entrance of the backstage. The fans would squat in rows and face their star at the entrance. The star would wave or talk to them before entering the theatre. The fans then queued up to get their stickers to paste in their Fan Card and then dispersed either to gather with their friends for tea or doing some fan-talking. The chairman of the fanclub would also give them instructions on their next meeting time or place before all are dismissed.



They are fans of Kashi San (the one in the orange jacket), the current top of Cosmos Troupe. Kashi San has many fans and we were amazed when we saw the line.



Look at the line again. Isn't it amazing? Lots more still forming the lines.^^

The Taka Stars were back for rehearsal and Kashi San still has a series of performances in Toyoko next year. Next year will be her sayonara year as she will be retiring in Feb.



A close-up on Kashi San. Isn't she pretty！ (Taken by Qin)