The Lovers’ Suicide at Minowa

Fujieda Geki and Ayaginu’s love is celebrated in a popular song, but their attachment brings household discipline and commercial claims down upon them.

Across cherry-blossom season and the rituals of Bon, a farmhouse at Minowa becomes a refuge whose shelter cannot resolve their predicament.

Okamoto Kidō’s complete three-act play preserves all seven scenes, songs, and stage directions, with brief contextual notes. AI-assisted translation, prepared and edited by Valentin Sarić.