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Kabuki Workshop

Genre:
  • Japanese Traditional Art ,
  • Workshop

How about experiencing a glimpse of world of Kabuki?

Kabuki is one of Japan’s representative traditional art of entertainment, integrating elements of music, dance, and acting. It is said to have been created in Kyoto around 1600.
Since then, it has continued to pass down its traditions while incorporating modernity, continuing to exist as a form of the theater which has fascinated people for more than 400 years. In 2005, it was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Program

  • Kabuki explanation by experts.
  • Explanation of Kabuki actions by the Kabuki actor, and experience of mie(pose) and line.
  • Experience trying on Kabuki costume “Wisteria Maiden” (female role)(only 1 woman per workshop).

Guidance is available in English and we will hand out the manual in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.

*For 30 minutes before the start of the program you can enjoy the experience space “KABUKI ni Touch!!”

Price

Free

Capacity

75 per workshop
*When the capacity has not been reached, guests will be received first come first serve starting from 12:15 on the day.

How to participate

Advance reservation required.
Please book from here.

Contact

Tokyo tradition office, Arts Council Tokyo (10:00-18:00)

Venues

Kabukiza Gallery
(Kabukiza Tower 5F 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Credit

Organized by
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported by & in cooperation with
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Supported by
Shochiku Co., Ltd.