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Introduction of Japanese sweets which are indispensable for tea ceremony.
“Kiku” or chrysanthemum shaped sweet (1:14-)/ “Momiji” or autumn leaf shaped sweet (4:26-)/ Let's try to make Japanese sweets! (6:43-)
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The beauty and charm of the tea ceremony, also called a “comprehensive art” is presented through an actual tea gathering experience. Feel the tradition and its expression of heartfelt hospitality still alive in the metropolis of Tokyo.
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Open call for submission of haiku poems (Japanese only) inspired by photos of the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony.The works will be judged by haiku poet Itsuki Natsui, who appears on a popular television program as the haiku judge.
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Tea ceremony lesson by the students of the Tokyo Metropolitan High School Cultural Federation; Tea Ceremony Department who serve tea at "Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony".
Tea ceremony utensils (1:00-)/Introduction of "Ryurei style"(2:50-)/How to make Japanese tea at home (3:30-)/Tips to make tea delicious(5:31-)/Special tea utensils (7:45-)/Interview with students and graduates (10:38-)
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Enjoy the highlights of sophisticated and stylish traditional performing arts event “Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2021 - Japanese Traditional Culture Festival” in the Kagurazaka area where traditional blends with the modern!
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Performing mainly the programs to pray for people’s happiness from ancient times.
“Sanbaso” (6:37-)/Edo-Daikagura with “Shisimai” and “Kyokugei” (20:15-)/ “Renjishi” of “Nihonbuyo” (37:00-)
Support Program for Arts and Culture Tokyo Project from Kagurazaka.
“Sumo-jinku” sumo-themed song (58:50-)/“Shigin” recitation of a Chinese poemדSou” Japanese harp (1:28:30-)/“Hayashi” Japanese traditional percussion (1:49:50-)
“Kotodama” Spirit of Words Live Performance.
“Koudan” storytelling (2:03:00-)/“Shinnai-bushi” of “Joruri” (2:28:55-)/ “Rokyoku” (2:52:00-)
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Traditional culture experience enjoyed at historical cuisine’s tatami floor from Edo period.
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Traditional Japanese Dances at Yarai Noh Theater, a stage that represents Kagurazaka.
“Gagaku” ancient court music (7:30-)/“Nihonbuyo” Traditional Japanese dance) × “Chikuzen biwa” Five-stringed Japanese lute (41:15-)/ Noh play (1:05:40-)
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Comfortable live performance of Japanese and Western musical instruments.
“Shakuhachi” Bamboo flute (8:10-)/ “Tsugaru shamisen” performance (32:35-)/ “Sho” (55:35-)/ “Shakuhachi” דKoto” Japanese harp × Guiter (1:12:30-)
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The possibilities of Japanese traditional music are expanded widely in Kagurazaka.
“Kokyu” Japanese fiddle × “Erhu” Chinese fiddle × Gadulka × Cello × Percussion (4:10-)/ Japanese flute × Balafone × African percussion (35:55-)/ Tsugaru shamisen × “Shakuhachi” Bamboo flute × Piano × Drums × Contemporary dance (1:08:20-)
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Masters of storytelling and Japanese magic. Japanese classical magic
“Tezuma” (2:45-)/ “Kodan” storytelling (53:05-)/ “Gidayu-bushi” (53:05-)/ “Rokyoku” (1:21:20-)
The traditional music performed against the background of the dark
“Nagauta shamisen” × “Hayashi” Japanese traditional percussion (1:57:55-)
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Enjoy the highlights of "Legendary Tamatebako (Treasure Box) - Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2021"which incites you to explore the cultural resources in Tama region, transmitting the charm of traditional culture and performing arts!
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Local Kabuki play which begun at Ninomiya shrine in Akiruno city. Its history of about 120 years has been inherited by volunteer of various ages from children to grown-ups. Designated as an important intangible folk-cultural property by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
[Program] Kanadehonchushingura Shichidanme Gionichirikijayanoba
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The world of Geisha which had been the center of social community in Hachioji, the city of textile.
[Program] “Chakkiri-bushi” [Shizuoka Prefecture] (2:40-)/ “Nagasaki Burabura” [Nagasaki Prefecture] (7:55-)/ “Otemoyan” [Kumamoto Prefecture] (12:35-)/ “Kiyarikuzushi” [Tokyo] (17:35-)/ “Sawagi” (23:20-)
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Youkyoku in Kanze style by a group which holds lessons and lectures to give opportunity to know Noh/Kyogen for younger generation.
[Program] “Kanzeryu Yokyoku” [Duet] “Ataka" (0:40-)/ [Shimai] “Tsurukame” (17:54-)/ [Shimai] “Hagoromo” (21:35-)/ [Shimai] “Takasago” (25:25-)
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A one-man puppet show with a history of about 170 years. The puppets are the same size as Bunraku puppets, and the puppeteer rides on a “wheeled cart” (a box with wheels inside that can change direction when weight is applied).
[Program] “Tokaidochuhizakurige”-from Akasaka Namiki to Rantouba no Dan
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Drum performances to dedicate to the shrine in original, dynamic style.
[Program] “Isshinsoudai” (1:22-)/ “YELL” (8:05-)/ “Mugendai” (15:30-)/ “Yozora no Hana” (24:57-)
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The dance dedicated in the rites and festivals at former Ogouchi Village which had been relocated due to the dam construction.
[Program] “Mariodori” (1:30-)/ “Sankororin” (8:07-)/ “Kakko” (12:15-)/ “Sakuragawa” (16:40-)/ “Sanbyoshi” (22:15-)
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Kage-e〈Utsushi-e〉 play which had been actively demonstrated as a popular entertainment in Hachijoji. Original story by post-graduate students in the area, which features current COVID-19 situation.
[Program] Tengu-fire at Mt. Takao.
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Slow, plaintive melody played by drums and Minteki.
[Program] "Tennou-bayashi” (0:05-/17:40-)/ "Miokuri-bayashi” (15:35-)
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Selection of variety “Koto” music played by students in Komae High School
[Program] “Original medley of wanoshirabe” (0:55-)/ “If I've Been Enveloped by Tenderness” (10:20-)/ “Suite for koto” (14:20-)
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A one-man puppet show with a history of about 170 years. The puppets are the same size as Bunraku puppets, and the puppeteer rides on a “wheeled cart” (a box with wheels inside that can change direction when weight is applied).
[Program] “Tokaidochuhizakurige”-from Akasaka Namiki to Rantouba no Dan
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The world of Geisha which had been the center of social community in Hachioji, the city of textile.
[Program] “Chakkiri-bushi” [Shizuoka Prefecture] (2:40-)/ “Nagasaki Burabura” [Nagasaki Prefecture] (8:00-)/ “Otemoyan” [Kumamoto Prefecture] (13:50-)/ “Kiyarikuzushi” [Tokyo] (19:25-)/ “Sawagi” (25:10-)
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Dance performance by multi-cultural dancers and musicians, which features the rich history and culture derived from prosperous dyeing industry in Hachioji, changing times and how they are delivered to the world.
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A talk to introduce the history of Hachioji as city of textile, and episodes of the visit to dyeing factory and how it is developed to the performance.
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The production process of original textiles dyed in the traditional Japanese colors of indigo and red by the artisan in Hachioji. These textiles have been displayed as a stage decoration for "SHIKISAI” and other performances.
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The model of the playhouse of the Edo period enlivens “Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2021”.
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Themed on “Encounter,” the performance explores bodily expression – from the perspective of the harmony and confrontation of tradition and modernity. Two new pieces by the collaboration of Kabuki and Bunraku, Shōmyō and Contemporary dance are presented.
Henge (an Incarnation) and a Human - The Legend of Hagoromo – [World Premiere] (00:23-)/ Bridge [World Premiere] (05:16-)
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Two traditional performing arts that samurai brought forth. "Gin-ei", classical Chinese and Japanese (waka) poems sonorously told and "Ken-Shibu", a traditional dance to "Gin-ei" with swords and fans based on ancient Japanese martial arts.
A lecture of "Ken-bu" (1:30-)/"Chushingura" by Kodan, Ken-shibu and Fue (2:40-)
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The program includes 13 courses of 4 categories: Nohgaku (Utai/Shimai, Kyogen), Nagauta music (Shamisen, Shinobue, Kotsuzumi), Sankyoku chamber music (Sokyoku, Shakuhachi) and Nihon Buyo dance. This video introduces the lessons of Nohgaku, interview of Okura Yataro, the teacher and Noh actor, and comments by the participants.
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Program which sends young performers and craftpersons to provide children the experiences of traditional cultures.
“Rakugo" (0:51-)/ “Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo” (4:15-)/ “Edo woodblock print” (8:30-)
* Progams in this video were held in fiscal year 2020.
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Redistribution of Noh play with English subtitles which were released for limited time from January 2021 and very well-received by audiences of the both in Japan and overseas.
Period: December 1st 2021 - March 31th 2022
【Highlights】
Chanto and Dance by saddened Shizuka Gozen (25:00-)/The boatman earnestly rowing a boat (54:00-)/Attack by Taira no Tomomori the ghost (1:03:55-)
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