a role in Kyo-Yuzen dyeing, a famous craft of Kyoto. The river is also the source of the stone that is a glaze ingredient used in traditional Japanese raku pottery. The Kamo River is also the birthplace of Kabuki. In 1603 Izumo no Okuni formed a troupe of female dancers and began performing on a makeshift stage, on the dry bed of the river. References External links Rivers of Kyoto Prefecture Rivers of Japan