: The Fujima family has long served as furitsuke-shi (choreographers) for major Kabuki productions. This legacy continues with modern leaders like Kanjuro Fujima VIII , who serves as a primary choreographer for contemporary Kabuki theater.
: The "head" lineage, currently led by the headmaster (Soke) Kanjuro Fujima VIII . fujima ryu nihon buyo
: Founded in 1781 by Fujima Kanbei I , the school emerged during the Edo period when Kabuki dance began to be formalized into an independent art form. : The Fujima family has long served as