"The Cat of Okazaki" - Okazaki no Neko

...A mysterious cat wearing a twelve-layered kimono licks the oil from a lantern. It is commonly known as "The Cat of Okazaki." It was later adapted and performed by Kawatake Mokuami, and in recent years it has been revived by Ichikawa Ennosuke III with extensive adaptations.

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Okazaki's Cat" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…十二単衣を着た怪猫が，行灯の油をなめる。通称《岡崎の猫》。のち河竹黙阿弥が改作上演し，近年3世市川猿之助も大幅に改作して復活した。…

※「《岡崎の猫》」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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