atsushi takenouchi joined the butoh dance company hoppo-butoh-ha in hokkaido in 1980. his last performance with the company takazashiki (1984) was developed by butoh-founder tatsumi hijikata. atsushi started jinen butoh in 1986 and created his solo works "itteki" and "ginkan." he made a three-year "jinen" tour throughout japan for 600 sites (1996-1999).