The Life of HOKUSAI Ticket: Non-verbal Stage Performance Art
- The story portrays the love and devotion of the wife and daughter who supported the eccentric genius Hokusai.
- Featuring live performances by renowned Japanese artists, including powerful taiko drummers and Satsuma biwa players.
- Iconic ukiyo-e masterpieces of Hokusai are brought to life through cutting-edge digital projection.
- A groundbreaking fusion of art and technology, this stage performance has captivated audiences at international performing arts festivals with sold-out shows and rave reviews.
What to expect
The Life of HOKUSAI is an internationally acclaimed non-verbal stage performance portraying the life of Japan’s legendary painter, Katsushika Hokusai. The story beautifully depicts the love and devotion of his wife Koto and his talented daughter Oei, who supported him through his artistic journey.
Audiences will enjoy a mesmerizing fusion of live taiko drumming, Satsuma biwa music, and digital projections that bring Hokusai’s iconic ukiyo-e masterpieces to life. Praised at global festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this captivating production returns home for a special one-day performance in Asakusa, Tokyo, on April 18, 2026.
Start Times: ① 3:30 PM Performance ② 6:00 PM Performance (Duration: approx. 70 minutes) Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start time to exchange your ticket.
Good to know
- Children below elementary school age are not permitted to enter the venue.
- All guests, regardless of ticket type, must have their own seat and ticket. A valid photo ID (such as a passport) may be required to verify age at check-in.
- Some scenes may be difficult to see from certain A-seat positions.
Notes for U-23 Tickets
- U-23 tickets are available for guests aged from elementary school age up to 23 years old.
- Seat selection is not available. If your group includes S or A seat holders, we will try to arrange seats in the same section, but this is subject to availability.
- A valid photo ID (such as a passport) showing proof of age is required at check-in on the day of the performance.
- This offer applies to guests aged 23 or younger as of April 18, 2026 that is, those born on or after April 19, 2002 (elementary school age and above).
Admission Information
- Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start time to exchange your ticket.
- At the entrance, please show your reservation screen or confirmed voucher to the staff.
- After check-in, you will receive your ticket. Please proceed to the seat indicated on your ticket - all seats are reserved, and you may not sit in any seat other than the one assigned to you.
- Once the performance begins, entry may be restricted due to stage direction. Please follow staff instructions when entering. The performance runs for approximately 70 minutes with no intermission.
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