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Four projects with charm of Japanese traditional
01 FestivalsFestivals for numerous people to casually enjoy traditional cultures, transmitting the charm of traditional cultures seeking the uniqueness and variety of Tokyo.
Program Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2020 - Japanese Traditional Culture Festival
Date May 9 (Sat) - 10 (Sun), 2020To be held online Due to concerns over the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and in consideration of the health and safety of participants and staff members, we have decided to make a walking-style videos to be released online. Details are announced on the official website.(11.25.2020)
Program Legendary Tamatebako (Treasure Box) - Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2020
Venue Hachioji area (Nishi Hoshasen U-Road and more)
Date May 30 (Sat) - 31 (Sun), 2020Cancelled Due to the concern regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this event has been cancelled.
Program Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2020
Venue Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Hama-rikyu Gardens
Date October 3 (Sat) - 4 (Sun), 2020 at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural MuseumOctober 17 (Sat) - 18 (Sun), 2020 at Hama-rikyu GardensCancelled Due to the concern regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and due to the safety and health for the participants and staffs, we have announced to cancel “Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2020”.
02 Traditional Performing Arts ProgramsPrograms with contents that implement authentic traditional performances in easy to understand formats for youths and foreign visitors who are unfamiliar with Japanese traditional culture and arts.
Program Echoing Words Body Part2 Living in the Moment -Dance & Life Emerging Here and Now-
Venue National Theatre Large Theatre
Date May 23 (Sat), 24 (Sun), 2019Cancelled Due to the concern regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this event has been cancelled. Please see the official website of National Theater for ticket refund.
Photo: Yoji Yokoi
Program Oedo Vaudeville Show and Traditional Geisha Dances Ⅹ
Venue Venue throughout Tokyo Meijiza TheaterDate One day in June 2020 March 28 (Sun), 2021Dates changed Due to concerns over the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and in consideration of the health and safety of participants and staff members, we have decided to reschedule this program initially scheduled in June 2020 for Sunday, March 28 2021 at Meijiza Theater. Details are announced on the official website.
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Program The Essence of Japanese Tradtitional Performing Arts
Venue National Theatre Large Theatre
Date August 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 2020Cancelled Due to the concern regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this event has been cancelled.
Program Japanese Spirit "Gin-ei and Ken-Shibu"
Venue National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Date August 19 (Wed), 2020Cancelled Due to the concern of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this event has been cancelled.
Program 21st Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival
Venue Komae Ecorma Hall
Date December 6 (Sun), 2020Cancelled Due to concerns over the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and in consideration of the health and safety of participants and staff members, we have announced to cancel this event.
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03 Programs for Foreign VisitorsTwo kinds of programs for foreign visitors etc., one to casually experience Japanese traditional culture and performing arts such as at sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and the other that combines the experiential learning and play appreciation.
Short-term Experience Programs
Program Japanese dance workshop
Venue Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center 6F
Date Every Sunday from April 2020 to March 2021Suspended Due to outbreak of COVID-19, this program has been suspended until further notice.
Program Engei
Venue Edo-Tokyo Museum 5F permanent exhibition area
Date Every Saturday from April 2020 to March 2021Suspended Due to outbreak of COVID-19, this program has been suspended until further notice.
Program Nagauta Shamisen workshop
Venue Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center 6F
Date May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, 2020Cancelled Due to concerns over the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and in consideration of the health and safety of participants and staff members, we have decided to cancel this program. We apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to participate this program. (09.15.2020)
Program Shishimai (Lion dance), Kyokugei (Traditional acrobatics), Traditional Japanese Craft
Venue TAKAO 599 MUSEUM
Date May 16 (Sat) - 17 (Sun), 2020Cancelled DueDue to the concern regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this program has been cancelled. (07.21.2020)
Program Kimono dressing and Traditional Japanese Craft
Venue Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Date October 3 (Sat) - 4 (Sun), 2020Cancelled Due to the concern regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this program has been cancelled.
Program Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), Kimono dressing and Traditional Japanese Craft
Venue Hama-rikyu Gardens
Date October 17 (Sat) - 18 (Sun), 2020Cancelled Due to the concern regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this program has been cancelled.
Experience and Appreciation Program
Noh "Tomoe"
Program Noh Theatre in the Garden -Vibrant movement within Traditional Japanese beauty under the early autumn sky-
Venue Gardens of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (outdoors)
Date October 9 (Fri) and 10 (Sat), 2020Cancelled Due to the concern of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for the safety and health for the participants and staffs, this event has been cancelled.
Noh "Funa Benkei"
Program Noh Online: Funa Benkei, Legendary Hero, Riding the Wave from Tokyo to the World
Date January 29 (Fri) – March 31 (Wed), 2021
04 Kids ProgramsExperiential programs at schools and programs that combine coaching at Noh theater, etc. for several months and achievement presentations, for children to learn Japanese traditional culture and performing arts.
Program Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Program for Kids
Venue Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools, Compulsory Education Schools, Secondary Schools, Special Needs Schools, and International Schools that are accredited as schools, within the metropolis of Tokyo
Date June, 2020 - February, 2021*Start time has changed
Photo: Kota Sugawara
Program Traditional Performing Arts for Kids
Venue Lesson: Umewaka Noh Theatre, Geino-kadensha, etc. / Public Performance: Hosho Noh Theater, National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Date November, 2020 - March, 2021
