About the Story
On our trip to Japan we visited Edo Wonderland where we saw 5 traditional shows in Japanese. (see Japan day 6). Our Japanese is very limited so this translation is not exact!
The Characters
Two Policemen
O'Kyo-san: female cafe owner, masked thief along the lines of "Robin Hood"
Toyama no Kin-san: legendary town magistrate
O'Nekko Dia-zen: thief
Orphan
Background: Toyama no Kin-san is a popular reccurring character in many Japanese stories. He is a magistrate or judge who often disguises himself and walks among the people solving their quarrels and bringing peace. He is identified by his large tattoo.
Two police enter looking for a thief. Someone has stolen from a rich man's house. They poke around the audience but do not find the criminal.
Enter O'Kyo-san, the female cafe owner with a very large box that she hides behind her back when Toyama no Kin-san enters her cafe.
Toyama no Kin-san: "What is that you are hiding?"
O'Kyo-san: "Who, me? Ahh - there is nothing there. Here, let me get you some tea."
He leaves after she serves him and along comes O'Nekko Dia-zen to blackmail O'Kyo-san. He knows she is the thief and he threatens to tell everyone unless she agrees to take him with her the next time she does a robbery.
After he leaves, a poor orphan comes to the shop. He is hungry, so O'Kyo-san serves him dango (dumplings) and doesn't charge him. Overwhelmed by her kindness, he tells her the story of his mother's murder. The killer was a man with a large mole on his neck and he is seeking revenge. As he leaves she gives him more dango.
That night O'Nekko and O'Kyo-san commit the robbery. But O'Nekko tricks O'Kyo-san and runs off with the money.
O'Nekko also means "cat" in Japanese, so for comedic effect, the character meows, purrs and prances about.
The next day O'Nekko returns to O'Kyo-san's cafe. They are having a confrontation when in comes the poor orphan.
O'Kyo-san: "Here is your mother's killer! This man has a mole on his neck."
The orphan and O'Nekko have a duel as the 2 policemen return. They take everyone in custody and bring them to Toyamo no Kinsan.
~ The End
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