Arts Council TokyoTraditional Culture and Arts Program

TraditionalCultureandArtsProgram

Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) offers diverse and accessible programs for people unfamiliar with traditional culture and performing arts, for people from overseas and for children to enjoy authentic Japanese traditional culture and performing arts in the form of festivals, hands-on experiences, and more.

Festivals

Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2025 - Japanese Traditional Culture Festival Traditional performing arts performed in a historic town

Date May 17 (Sat) - 18 (Sun), 2025
Venue Kagurazaka area
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Legendary Tamatebako (Treasure Box)
- Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2025 Traditional culture of the Tama region gathering in Hachioji

Date July 5 (Sat) - 6 (Sun), 2025
Venue Hachioji City Art & Cultural Hall (Icho Hall), etc
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Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2025 Touch the Japanese traditional tea ceremony culture!

Date October 4 (Sat) - 5 (Sun), 2025
Venue Hama-rikyu Gardens
Date October 18 (Sat) - 19 (Sun), 2025
Venue Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
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Experience Programs

Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Experience genuine Japanese traditional preforming arts

Date September, 2025 - March, 2026
Venue Geino-Kadensha, Umewaka Noh Theatre, National Noh Theatre, Asakusa Public Hall, etc.
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photo: Naomi Muto

Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Program for Kids Japanese traditional culture and preforming arts experience through school education

Date May, 2025 - February, 2026
Venue Elementary, junior high, and high schools and special needs schools in Tokyo, etc.
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CONTACT

For inquiries about each event, please check the official website.
If you have any questions about Arts Council Tokyo, please contact us through the inquiry page below.

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