An innovative genre-transcending performance by expressive artists working in Okayama with artists from Tokyo

Spearheaded by playwright director and actor Hideki Noda, the Tokyo Caravan roving cultural movement has continued to develop performances based on new and unique forms of expression. A diverse array of artists across languages, borders and artistic genres are invited to participate, creating a “mingling of cultures” between expressive artists and performers whose paths have mostly never crossed before.
With the aim of becoming a nationwide platform for cultural movements that will continue into the future beyond the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Tokyo Caravan continues to roll out all over Japan as a unique “cultural circus,” welcoming celebrities active in the world of arts and culture, new talent and lively young expressive artists and performers.

The Leading Artist for Tokyo Caravan in Okayama, making his first appearance in the project, is leading playwright and director Mitsunori Fukuhara whose career spans theater, film and TV drama. In May, when a refreshing early summer breeze is blowing, Fukuhara and artists from Tokyo visited Okayama Prefecture where they met and interacted with young movers and shakers from Okayama’s traditional performing arts sphere, and unique local expressive artists.
In addition to actors and musicians participating from Tokyo, the day of the performance will see a variety of local Okayama artists making an appearance including Hoyukai, an organization leading the next generation of Bitchu Kagura performers, as well as dancers, stage performers and a saxophonist.
Under the direction of Fukuhara, participants showcase a unique new style of performance, created through the challenge of a cross-genre “mingling of cultures.”
This roving cultural movement has already generated thrills and excitement in its travels to Tokyo, Rio De Janeiro, Tohoku, Kyoto, Kumamoto, Toyota, Kochi, Akita, Iwaki, Saitama and Toyama, and now makes further strides in Okayama.
Come experience a rare and special live, unplugged performance unique to Tokyo Caravan in Okayama!