The Mikado of the title character as a disrespectful representation of the revered Meiji Emperor; Japanese theatre was prohibited from depicting the emperor on stage. Japanese Prince Komatsu Akihito, who saw an 1886 production in London, took no offence. When Prince Fushimi Sadanaru made a state visit in 1907, the British government banned performances of "The Mikado" from London for six weeks, fearing that the play might offend him – a manoeuvre that backfired when the prince complained that he had hoped to see "The Mikado" during his stay. A Japanese journalist covering the prince's stay attended a proscribed performance and confessed
Mikado (game) Classic Mikado is typically made from beech wood. Sizes: The large and super variants may use the 26 sticks Giant Mikado variant. Made of 31 toothpicks painted in the middle. The game has a total of 145 points. name / coding / value / number of the sticks: Rules and values are the same as with normal Mikado sticks. This type is usually used for outdoor use. There are 26 sticks with a length of and diameter. The game has a total of 200 points. Rules and markings are the same as with normal Mikado sticks. Mikado (game) Mikado is