Workshop Concert—Piano

Interactive concert by seeing, listening, and experiencing

[1] 11:00-11:45 (Check-in 10:30-11:00), 6-35 months, up to 2 companions
[2] 15:00-15:45 (Check-in 14:30-15:00), Age 3-6 (Pre-school children), 1 companion

Venue: Toshima Civic Center, Multi-purpose Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Multi-purpose Hall)
Maximum number of participants: [1] approx. 20, [2] approx. 35
Artists: FURUHASHI Karin (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leader), FUKAGAI Risako (Piano *2nd prize of Piano section at the 9th Tokyo Music Competition)

Welcome to Cafe Ensemble!—Today’s special: BEETHOVEN

Enjoy a delightful moment with a cup of music brewed with unique sounds!

14:00-15:00 (Check-in 13:30-14:00), Age 50 and above (★Free invitation for aged 65 and above)
* The workshop is for persons aged 50 and above; however, adults aged 20 and up can also join.

Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 20
Workshop Leaders: ISONO Emi, SAKURAI Shiori (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

Kororin-Shan! Feel the Koto!

Let’s enjoy music for Koto!

18:00-19:00 (Check-in 17:30-18:00), Elementary school students-Adults (★Free invitation for aged 65 and above)
* Caregivers of the 4th grade or younger elementary school students must pick-up/drop-off their children at the venue.

Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 20
Workshop Leaders: SAKAMOTO Natsuki, YOSHIZAWA Nobutaka (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

One Day Session

Let’s create music with the workshop leaders!

19:00-20:00 (Check-in 18:30-19:00), Elementary school students-Adults
* Caregivers of the 4th grade or younger elementary school students must pick-up/drop-off their children at the venue.

Venue: Toshima Civic Center, Multi-purpose Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Multi-purpose Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 20
Workshop Leaders: SAKURAI Oto, TSUKAMOTO Eriko, NOGUCHI Ayako (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

Where is the cheese?

Bon appétit! Enjoy your favorite dishes along with exquisite variety of music!

[1] 10:30-11:15 (Check-in 10:00-10:30), 19-35 months, up to 2 companions
[2] 12:00-12:45 (Check-in 11:30-12:00), 6-18 months, up to 2 companions
[3] 15:00-15:45 (Check-in 14:30-15:00), Age 3-4, 1 companion

Venue: Toshima Civic Center, Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 11 per class
Workshop Leaders: SAWADA Tomoyo, FURUHASHI Karin (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

Workshop Concert—String Quartet

Interactive concert by seeing, listening, and experiencing

[1] 11:00-11:45 (Check-in 10:30-11:00), 6-35 months, up to 2 companions
[2] 15:00-15:45 (Check-in 14:30-15:00), Age 3-6 (Pre-school children), 1 companion

Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 40 per class
Artists: SAKAMOTO Natsuki (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leader), KISHIMOTO Honoka (Violin *1st prize of String section at the 9th Tokyo Music Competition), HAYASHI Shuga (Violin), NAGATA Kenshi (Viola), YAMAZAKI Taiyo (Cello)

Animal detective

Let’s go seek the hidden animals in the riddle zoo!

[1] 10:30-11:15 (Check-in 10:00-10:30), 6-18 months, up to 2 companions
[2] 12:00-12:45 (Check-in 11:30-12:00), 19-35 months, up to 2 companions
[3] 15:00-15:45 (Check-in 14:30-15:00), Age 3-4, 1 companion

Venue: Toshima Civic Center, Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 11 per class
Workshop Leaders: ISONO Emi, SAKURAI Shiori (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

Migo’s Magic

Let’s recycle the thrown away items into a fancy music!

[1] 10:30-11:15 (Check-in 10:00-10:30), 19-35 months, up to 2 companions
[2] 12:00-12:45 (Check-in 11:30-12:00), 6-18 months, up to 2 companions
[3] 15:00-15:45 (Check-in 14:30-15:00), Age 3-4, 1 companion

Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 15 per class
Workshop Leaders: SAKURAI Oto, TSUKAMOTO Eriko, HIRAYAMA Kana (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

Musica Piccola

The long-awaited concert is going to be held today! Let’s play fabulous music with the maestro!

[1] 10:30-11:15 (Check-in 10:00-10:30), Age 3-4, 1 companion
[2] 12:00-12:45 (Check-in 11:30-12:00), (for deaf and hard-of-hearing participants), 1 companion (Brief Japanese sign language provided)
* If the tickets for the class [2] remain until Saturday, November 13, hearing persons can also purchase the tickets.

Venue: Toshima Civic Center, Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 11 per class
Workshop Leaders: SAWADA Tomoyo, NOGUCHI Ayako (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

with My Baby — Maternity Workshop: Relaxing & Music Session

Music played by everyone together would be a wonderful gift for your baby in your belly.

14:30-15:30 (Check-in 14:00-14:20), Pregnant people, 1 companion per participant
* Solo participants can join as well.
* A midwife will be assisting the participants

Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Rehearsal Room (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Maximum number of participants: approx. 5
Workshop Leaders: ANNE Megumi, IHARA Sayuri (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders)

Workshop Concert “American Music Party”

It’s Show Time!! Are you ready to jump into the exciting world of American music?

15:00-16:00 (Open 14:30) No intermission, Elementary School Students-Adults (Pre-school children are also admitted)
* The program is for elementary school students and older up to adults; however, babies and children aged 6 months and over are also admitted. The ticket is required per person.
* Caregivers of the 4th grade or younger elementary school students must pick-up/drop-off their children at the venue.
* The body-sensible vibrating speaker “HugMe” is available for deaf and hard of hearing participants.

Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall (Check-in booth: Foyer of Recital Hall)
Artists: SAKURAI Oto, SAKURAI Shiori, SAWADA Tomoyo, FURUHASHI Karin (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Workshop Leaders), ONOUE Masahiro (Clarinet), TAKAHASHI Hiroaki (Saxophone)

Seniors aged 65 and above are invited to the performance for free.

Workshops
Wednesday, December 1 2021
“Kororin-Shan! Feel the Koto!”
“Welcome to Cafe Ensemble!—Today’s special: BEETHOVEN”

Application
Required to apply with reply-paid card by Monday, November 8 (postmark deadline).
*Invitees will be determined by lot if the application number exceeds the limit.
*Transfer and resale of the invitation is prohibited.

Please fill out the reply-paid postcard as follows:
Sending-side/Address: Attn. “Kororin-Shan! Feel the Koto!” or“Welcome to Cafe Ensemble! (Dec)” invitation team, Production Section, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan 110-8716
Sending-side/Back: Applicant information
1. “Kororin-Shan! Feel the Koto!” or“Welcome to Cafe Ensemble! (Dec)” 2. Number of participants (Up to 2 persons) 3. Name (both in Roman and Japanese phonetic alphabet) and age (65 and above) of all participants 4. The submitter’s name, postal code, address, and telephone number
Returning-side/Back: Blank
Returning-side/Front: Your postal code, address, and name

Each workshop is prepared only for the admission ages. Small children excluding the admission ages such as participants’ siblings are not allowed to attend the workshop. Your understanding would be highly appreciated.

Please follow the below precautions. Your understanding and cooperation are much appreciated to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Our staff members conduct temperature screening for all those who are entering the venue. If you have a fever of 37.5°C/99.5°F or higher, we ask you not to attend the workshop.
• Refrain from coming to the venue if you seem to have symptoms such as a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or simply not feeling well.
• Wear a face mask to cover your nose and mouth. Please show consideration for fellow members.
• Wash and disinfect your hands frequently. Hand sanitizers are placed at the reception desk.
• We will partially change the seating arrangement and stage direction to maintain social distancing.
• We will not have photo shooting after the workshop for the time being.

• All the workshop programs are conducted only in Japanese.
• It requires some time for event insurance registration (the fee is included in the ticket) and for moving to the venue. Please allow enough time to get into the check-in place. Late-comers are not allowed to enter once the workshop starts.
• Photography and video recording may occur during the workshop for our publicity materials.
• The admission ages are determined as of the actual date of the event.
• Nursing room is available. (only classes for 6-35 months)
• Please join with easy-to-move outfits.
• There are certain movements for a group of one child and one or more companions during the workshop. Please note that the staffs cannot assist in case 2 children participate with one companion.
• The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
• Child care service is available. (Reservation and fee required. A limited number of children is accepted.)
  Event Child Care Service: Mother’s 0120-788-222
  Reservation must be made by Wednesday, November 24, 17:00

[On Sale Date: Saturday, October 16 2021]
550 yen
*Companions (Middle school students or older) are required to purchase tickets.
*We may verify your children’s age when you purchase the tickets or at the venue on the day of the event.

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office (Only available in person and by telephone)
Tel: 03-5685-0650
* Online booking is only available for “American Music Party.”
* With regard to the 12:00 class of “Musica Piccola,” only persons who are deaf or hard of hearing having difficulties in booking in person or by telephone can book online.
* Booking seats with the body-sensible vibrating speaker “HugMe” for “American Music Party.” is only available by telephone and in person.
* Telephone Relay Service can assist (only available in Japanese) those who are deaf or hard of hearing having difficulties in booking by telephone.

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section
Tel: 03-3828-2111