Ninagawa

Ninagawa is a Japanese surname (written 蜷川). The name is associated with Yukio Ninagawa, a prominent Japanese theatre director who founded the Ninagawa Company. The company has staged numerous productions in Japan and internationally. Ninagawa's work is recognized for its visually striking production design, dynamic movement, and a fusion of Japanese staging conventions with Western dramatic texts. Through his theatre practice and touring company, Ninagawa contributed to the international exposure of Japanese theatre and fostered cross-cultural exchange in contemporary stage practice. The surname remains relatively common in Japan, and bearers have contributed to the arts and public life.