The program provides the opportunity for anyone to enjoy live performances as well as the opportunity to get hands-on experience of singing, storytelling, shamisen, koto, shakuhachi, biwa, hand drums, etc. through traditional Japanese music, free of charge. A living national treasure will appear in the opening live performance and dynamic young musicians will play in the closing live performance. Professional musicians will teach the participants how to sing and play in introductory workshops.
 KATADA Kisaku |
 HAYASHIYA Kikuzo |
Schedule
18:00-19:00 on Friday, August 20: Opening live performance
11:00-17:30 on Saturday, August 21: Introductory workshops, mini-concerts
11:00-15:30 on Sunday, August 22: Introductory workshops, mini-concerts, the booth for kids’ independent research
16:00-17：00 on Sunday, August 22: Closing live performance
Admission fees
Admission free
* For live performances and mini-concerts, numbered tickets will be distributed 40 minutes before the start of the events and the venue opens 20 minutes before the start of the events. The quota for each event is 120 (in order of arrival).
Details (program, etc.)
Opening Live Performance (Large Studio)
KATADA Kisaku, a musical accompanist and a living national treasure who is closely associated with Ningyo-cho where the Suitengu Pit venue is located, will perform at the event. The audience can enjoy the fascination of Gidayu melody, long epic song and koto music to the full along with traditional musical accompaniment.
18:00-19:00 on Friday, August 20
Cast: KATADA Kisaku, TAKEMOTO Koshiwaka, TSURUSAWA Tsugaju, HAGIOKA Miki, KINEYA Toshimitsu, KINEYA Ehachiro, and others
* The quota: 120 (in order of arrival)
Mini-concerts (Large Studio) Five concerts during the event period
A short concert of 45 minutes will be held each time with traditional Japanese music from 2-3 different genres. The audience can fully enjoy the delights of traditional Japanese music condensed into a short period of time.
(1) 11:00-11:45, (2) 13:45-14:30 and (3) 15:45-16:30 on Saturday, August 21
(4) 11:00-11:45 and (5) 13:45-14:30 on Sunday, August 22
* The quota for each event: 120 (in order of arrival)
Introductory Workshops (Small Studio 1 and 2, Medium Studio) Five workshops during the event period
Professional musicians will help the participants to experience singing and playing instruments in the workshops. Those who participate in workshops for various genres will be given a present.
(1) 11:45-13:30, (2) 14:30-15:30 and (3) 16:30-17:30 on Saturday, August 21
(4) 11:45-13：30 and (5) 14:30-15:30 on Sunday, August 22
* Those who wish to participate in an introductory workshop may be asked to wait for their turn depending on the degree of congestion on the day.
The Booth for Kids’ Independent Research (Small Studio 1)
The booth provides kids with the perfect topics for independent research during the summer holidays. Instrument making craftsmen will visit the studio, to explain and demonstrate how to manufacture biwa and shamisen. Kids can watch the manufacturing process and explore the secrets of the instruments.
11:45-15:30 on Sunday, August 22
Closing Live Performance
Groups of young traditional Japanese musicians who are attracting attention for their modern music using classical instruments and traditional performance techniques will be on stage. The audience can enjoy a new type of sound which expands the possibilities of traditional Japanese music.
16:00-17:00 on Sunday, August 22
Cast: Sunzui, Radentai and KIBA Daisuke
* The quota: 120 (in order of arrival)
Schedule
8/20 Fri
| Time | Small Studio1 (2F) | Small Studio1 (3F) | Medium Studio2 (3F) | Large Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 18：00-19：00 Opening Live Performance |
8/21 Sat
| Time | Small Studio1 (2F) | Small Studio1 (3F) | Medium Studio2 (3F) | Large Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 11：45-13：30 Introductory Workshops (1) Kiyomoto(Shamisen) |
11：45-13：30 Introductory Workshops (1) Nagauta（Uta） |
11：45-13：30 Introductory Workshops (1) Hayashi |
11：00-11：45 Mini-concerts (1) Nagauta, Kiyomoto, Hayashi |
| 12:00 | ||||
| 13:00 | 13：45-14:30 Mini-concerts (2) Soukyoku, Biwa, Hayashi |
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| 14:00 | 14：30-15：30 Introductory Workshops (2) Biwa |
14：30-15：30 Introductory Workshops (2) Soukyoku |
14：30-15：30 Introductory Workshops (2) Hayashi |
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| 15:00 | 15:45-16：30 Mini-concerts (3) Syakuhachi, Kokyu, TsugaruShamisen |
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| 16:00 | 16：30-17：30 Introductory Workshops (3) Syakuhachi |
16：30-17：30 Introductory Workshops (3) Kokyu |
16：30-17：30 Introductory Workshops (3) Tsugaru Shamisen |
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| 17:00 |
8/22 Sun
| Time | Small Studio1 (2F) | Small Studio1 (3F) | Medium Studio2 (3F) | Large Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 11：45-15：30 Booth for Kids' Independent Research |
11：45-13：30 Introductory Workshops (4) Nagauta(Shamisen) |
11：45-13：30 Introductory Workshops (4) Hayashi |
11：00-11:45 Mini-concerts (4) Nagauta, Hayashi |
| 12:00 | ||||
| 13:00 | 13：45-14:30 Mini-concerts (5) Gidayu |
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| 14:00 | 14：30-15：30 Introductory Workshops (5) Gidayu(Jyoruri) |
14：30-15：30 Introductory Workshops (5) Gidayu(Shamisen) |
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| 15:00 | ||||
| 16:00 | 16：00-17：00 Closing Live Performance |
Venue
Suitengu Pit
Address : 18-14, Hakozaki-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0015
Access : 2 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Suitengumae Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)