The traditional performing arts of Japan abound in valuable ideas and experiences that provide a source of inspiration and strength for children going out into the world.
More than 4,000 children have participated in this hands-on training program that offers children unprecedented contact with traditional performing arts.
In this the 15th year of the program, we are once again offering surprising and exciting experiences in genuine traditional performing arts.
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)16:45-17:30
(B)18:00-18:45
Lesson dates
*Mondays (16 days in total)
September 26, October 3, 24, 31, November 14, 28, December 12, 26, 2022
January 16, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 27, 2023
Lesson venue
Umewaka Nohgaku Gakuin Kaikan (Umewaka Noh Theatre)
Rehearsal / Performance
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Venue: National Noh Theatre
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)16:45-17:30
(B)18:00-18:45
Lesson dates
*Mondays (16 days in total)
September 26, October 3, 24, 31, November 14, 28, December 12, 26, 2022
January 16, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 27, 2023
Lesson venue
Umewaka Nohgaku Gakuin Kaikan (Umewaka Noh Theatre)
Rehearsal / Performance
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Venue: National Noh Theatre
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:15-12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 13, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Higashimurayama City Central Community Center (Higashimurayama City)
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:15-12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 20, December 4, 11, 25, 2022
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Kine-ie Kaikan (Shibuya-ku)
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from third-year elementary school through high school
*Since the size of the hand and lung capacity are related, as a guide participants should be 3rd grade elementary or above.
Even if you are in the relevant grade, if you are of small build or have thin fingers, please contact our office before applying.
Lesson time
(A)16:45 – 17:30
(B)18:00 – 18:45
Lesson dates
*Fridays (16 days in total)
November 4, 11, 25, December 2, 16, 23, 2022
January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023
Lesson venue
Wako University Populi Hall Tsurukawa
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from third-year elementary school through high school
*Since the size of the hand and lung capacity are related, as a guide participants should be 3rd grade elementary or above.
Even if you are in the relevant grade, if you are of small build or have thin fingers, please contact our office before applying.
Lesson time
(A)10:00 – 10:45
(B)11:15 – 12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)13:00 – 13:45
(B)14:15 – 15:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 20,27, December 4,11,18,25,2022
January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00 – 10:45
(B)11:15 – 12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
October 2, 16, 23, November 20, 27, December 11, 18, 2022
January 8, 15, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa City Civic Hall)
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00 – 10:45
(B)11:15 – 12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
October 16,23, November 27, December 11,18,25,2022
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Shinjuku Bunka Center
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from third-year elementary school through high school
*Since the size of the hand and lung capacity are related, as a guide participants should be 3rd grade elementary or above.
Even if you are in the relevant grade, if you are of small build or have thin fingers, please contact our office before applying.
Lesson time
(A)10:00 – 10:45
(B)11:15 – 12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00 – 10:45
(C)13:00 – 13:45
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(B)11:30 – 12:15
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Wednesday, March 29 or Thursday, March 30 2023
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
About 5-10 participants per class
15,000 yen
*Additional costs: about 10,000 to 20,000 yen (covers purchase of/usage fees for teaching materials, musical instruments, stage costumes, etc.) Costs vary depending on the course. Detailed information will be provided in the “Course Procedure Guidelines” sent to prospective participants.
*Please note your participation fee cannot be refunded if you decline or cancel participation after paying the fee via bank transfer. Measures in case of suspension of this program due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be shown separately to prospective participants.
1.Should be able to attend all lessons
2.Must be able to attend the rehearsal and performance
3.In the case of children in third grade of elementary school and below, a guardian or guardian’s representative must be able to bring them to and pick them up from the lessons.
4.Must be able to cooperate in publicity activities related to the project, including:
*Press coverage/photography/filming for news reports, documentation and publicity carried out by the organizer and individuals/groups recognized by this organizer.
*Publication/broadcast of limited personal information and photos/video footage in media outlets created and released in relation to this project (including TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet, SNS and DVDs).
*In principle, participants will be informed in advance when an activity receives media coverage.
5.Please note that photos of participants in this project may be provided through online photo service. (Viewing and downloading are limited to the participants only.)
How to apply
Please apply in one of the following three ways.
Application period
Friday, July 1 – Monday, August 15 2022
*Application must be received by Monday, August 15.
*Participants will be decided by lottery in the case of over-subscription.
*All applicants will be notified of results by the method of communication they used to apply. (In the case of mobile phone text messaging, we can only notify participants if their devices can support long messages).
Program procedure
Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office in Japan Council of Performers Rights & Performing Arts Organizations (Geidankyo)
TEL: 03-5909-3060 (weekdays 10:00 – 18:00 *Business hours may be reduced depending on circumstances)
FAX: 03-5909-3061
E-mail:wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp