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About the event
Welcome! Kabuki Ticket
Kabuki is the dramatic theatre which combines music and dance. It is one of Japan’s most typical traditional arts. This performing art contains exciting stories, beautiful scenes and other features that thrill audiences. Throughout its long history, Kabuki has incorporated trends from each successive era, and continues to be a fresh performing art.
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The performances you will see this time are as follows :
"Ashiya Dōman Ōuchi Kagami" - A mysterious story about the birth of Abe no Seimei, a popular yin-yang master even today.
"Kioi jishi Kadode no Hatsudai" - Edo's chic and emotional dance
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New Year's Day at the National Theatre of Japan
During the performance, Kabuki actors will throw traditional Japanese towels, called "Tenugui", from the stage toward the audience. If you are lucky enough to catch it, you can take it home!
We invite you to take this opportunity to enjoy KABUKI!
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* English audio guide is available for rent. Separate fee (800 yen).
* English synopsis is included in the pamphlet for a separate fee (1,000 yen).
* The performance venue is New National Theatre, Tokyo (Hatsudai, Tokyo / near Hatsudai station). Please make sure you are in the right place.
About the organizer
Japan Arts Council is a public agency dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional performing arts as well as to promoting and popularizing modern performing arts, playing a vital role in promoting arts and culture in Japan.