In 2001, at Kabuki-za Theater, September Grand Kabuki "Komehyappyo" (a hundred straw rice bags) played by main actor, Kichiemon NAKAMURA (the second generation); the former prime minister Junichiro KOIZUMI viewed the play and was impressed.
2001年歌舞伎座　九月大歌舞伎『米百俵』　中村吉右衛門(2代目)主演　小泉首相も観劇し、感動した。