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*''Died: 1951''

Iraha Inkichi was a prominent Okinawan playwright and actor of the 20th century. He is known for originating now-standard forms or choreography for folk dances such as [[Hatoma bushi]] and [[Kanayo amakawa]].

He was originally from the town of [[Yonabaru]] on [[Okinawa Island]].

Plays he authored include "Nakanaori Sanra-gwaa," "Okuyama no botan," and "Yakushido."

He is also known for having played the role of King [[Sho Tai|Shô Tai]] in the 1930 premier production of [[Yamazato Eikichi|Yamazato Eikichi's]] play "[[Shurijo akewatashi|Shurijô akewatashi]]" (The Surrender of [[Shuri castle]]). The king's daughter, Masako, is said to have state that Iraha looked just like the king.

He died in 1951.

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==References==
*"Shurijo Castle and Performing Arts," exhibition pamphlet, National Theater Okinawa, October-December 2020.

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