Kazu Nagahama

Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Kazu was raised by his grandparents and moved along with them to various locations. His creative instincts are inspired by nature, Japanese traditional dance, and theatre experiences throughout his childhood. His first play started when he was 7 years old at his elementary school play house as Japanese famous folk tale MITO KOMON (Lord of Mito) as Lord Mito. He learned Japanese opera and dance from the authentic Japanese groups related to Kabuki clan. When he was at age 12, his grandfather died of heart disease and he moved to the big city of Sapporo where his father resides. Then when he was at age 13, he experienced chronic heart attacks at a rare age. His doctor told his grandmother that he wouldn't live to see his 20's. He started to seek the spiritual path and entered the Catholic Brotherhood of Marian (society of Maria) to fulfill his spiritual needs, and continued his education during the mission. He moved to Tokyo for a higher education and studie