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vol.016 / Recommended information
From original dance to traditional culture, there are a lot of programs that everyone can enjoy !
Performance Kids Tokyo｜Traditional Performing Arts for Kids｜Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Programs for Foreign Visitors｜Tokyo Art Research Lab (TARL)
Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Programs for Foreign Visitors
The chance to fully enjoy Japanese culture
As programs designed for foreigners to enjoy Japan’s traditional culture, we will be holding the following until the end of March. From April onwards please check for details on the official website (www.tokyo-tradition.jp/eng)
Short hands-on experience programs
Engei Vaudeville Performance Workshop
Try for yourself the ancient Japanese traditions of wazuma (Japanese magic), the improvised kamikiri (paper cutting) using nothing but a sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, kyokugei (umbrella-spinning, etc.) under the guidance of professionals.
Dates: Every Saturday until March 25, 2017
Fee: Free
Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museum
Traditional Japanese Dance Workshop
The history of Nihon buyo (traditional Japanese dance) goes back about 400 years. You can try its simple moves wearing a yukata, and enjoy graceful and delicate movements unique to Japan.
Dates: March 19 (Sun.) and March 26 (Sun.), 2017
Fee: Free
Venue: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Shamisen of Nagauta Workshop
From its origins as the music of kabuki theater, nagauta developed as music for the shamisen. Under careful instruction by professional musicians, you can play the shamisen and get to know nagauta.
Dates: March 11 (Sat.) and March 12 (Sun.), 2017
Fee: Free
Venue: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Experience and viewing
Noh theater in the garden
You can enjoy a Noh performance in the greenery of a garden in the middle of the city. There will also be a workshop prior to the performance in which you can handle Noh masks and musical instruments etc.
Dates: March 24 (Fri.) and March 25 (Sat.), 2017
Tickets: 3,000 yen (Adults), 1,500 yen (Students)
Venue: Gardens of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (outdoors)
KYOKO, Instructor of wazuma workshop
We offer short programs for foreign visitors and others to enjoy authentic first-hand experience of traditional culture and performing arts including wazuma (Japanese magic). Events are free so everyone is welcome.
Editing & Written by Playce
Translation: Office Miyazaki, Inc.
