He became interested in stage plays at an early age , largely through the influence of his grandmother , who also provided financial support for him to attend college .
Kubota was born in the Asakusa district of Tokyo , to a clothing merchant family .
clothing merchant family became interested in stage plays at an early age , largely through the influence of clothing merchant family 's grandmother , who also provided financial support for him to attend college .
Kubota was born in the Asakusa district of Tokyo , to a clothing merchant family .