KABUKI ACADEMY - Key Persons


Mary Mariko Ohno

Mary Ohno has moved to the United States from Tokyo, Japan, and now she lives in Tacoma, Washington for the purpose of introducing traditional Japanese Arts. Her Japanese dancing in beautifully authentic kimonos is preceded by her English explanation of the number she is about to play so the audience will have no difficulty in understanding every detail of her performance. Mary Ohno is accepting engagements to perform for those interested in the traditions of Japan, and offers classes in Japanese dance, shamisen music and Japanese language (Nihon-go) for individuals or groups. She has been teaching Japanese Although, Mary Ohno is a pure Japanese, she speaks fluent English because of her father Joe Tadaichi Hirakawa, better known as Uncle Come Come who was