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Legendary Tamatebako (Treasure Box) - Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2023

Genre:
  • Japanese Traditional Art ,
  • Performance ,
  • Workshop

Making the most of the cultural resources of the Tama region including Hachioji City, this festival can be enjoyed by everyone, even those unfamiliar with traditional culture and performing arts. It features a diverse lineup, including interactive experiences and outdoor stage performances.
This year, visitors can listen to “sounds” of the Tama region with three themes.

*The latest information on program changes and cancellations will be announced on the official website.

Program

【Performances】

A Parade with Brilliant Costumes – Rickshaw Procession –
Date/Time: Saturday,Nobember 4, (1) 12:00 – 12:20 (2) 14:00 – 14:20
Sunday, Nobember 5, (1) 12:00 – 12:20 (2) 14:00 – 14:20
Venue: Nishihoshasen-U-Road (from JR Hachioji Station)
Performers:Saturday,Nobember 4, (1) Nobehayashi Kagura Hozonkai(2) Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryu Troupe, Sekkyobushi no Kai
Sunday, Nobember 5, (1) Houou no mai Hozonkai (2) Hachioji Geigi-shu

Nobehayashi Kagura – Battle of Susano-no-mikoto and the Great Serpent of Yamata –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 12:30-13:00
Venue: Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by: Nobehayashi Kagura Hozonkai (Akiruno City)
program:Daijyataiji

Farming dances – The home of the Bochi song –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 13:00 – 13:30
Venue: Nakacho Park
Performances by: Nishitokyo Keyaki no Kai (Nishitokyo City)
program:Farm dances

Ishikawa-cho Ryutou no mai -Land traditions that bring happiness –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 13:30 – 14:00
Venue:Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by: Ishikawa-cho Ryutou no mai Hozonkai (Hachioji City)
program:Ishikawa-cho Ryutou no mai

Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo -Sanbasou –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 13:30 – 13:45
Sunday, Nobember 5 , 13:00 – 13:15
Venue:Soto Terrace
Performances by: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryu Troupe (Hachioji City)
program:Sanbasou

Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo / Satsuma style Sekkyobushi – Puppets with Spirit –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 14:30-15:00
Sunday, Nobember 5 , 14:30 – 15:00
Venue:Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryu Troupe, Sekkyobushi no Kai
program: Shinodazuma – The Departure of Kuzunoha –

Kagee – Japanese Magic Lantern – Animated Cartoons from Edo Period –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, (1) 13:00 – 13:30 (2) 15:00 – 15:30
Sunday, Nobember 5 , (1) 13:00 – 13:30 (2) 15:00 – 15:30
*There is a trial corner after each performance.
Venue:Street and the inside gallery hall
Performances by: Tokyo Zokei University Graduate School Hachioji Kagee Project
program: Stories about Hachioji

★★Oto no Tamatebako★★ Ayukatsugiuta – Edo period folk songs revived in modern times –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, (1) 14:30 – 15:00 (2) 15:30 – 16:00
Venue:Soto Terrace
Performances by: UP LIFT
songs: Ayukatsugiuta and others

Hachioji Geigi-shu Vibrant and Refined – Shining with Hospitality –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 15:00 – 15:30
Sunday, Nobember 5 , (1) 13:00 – 13:30 (2) 14:30 – 15:00
Venue:Nakacho Park
Performances by:Hachioji Geigi-shu(Hachioji City)
Megumi,Wakaba,Ayame, Kotaro,Hazuki,Seika,Fukuya,Teruha,Suzume and Mayuno
program: Yoshiwarasuzume,Kaguramen,Tsuyu ha obana,Namikikomagata,Hachioji no Shiki

Japanese music by students – Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School Koto club –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 15:30 – 16:00
Venue:Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by:Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School Koto club(Komae City)
songs: Senbonzakura(Composition: Kurousa P),Hyakkafu(Composition: Tadao Sawai)

Hachioji Matsuribayashi Rengokai – Stylish and Neat Summer Sounds –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 11:30 – 12:00
Venue:Nakacho Park
Performances by:Hachioji Matsuribayashi Rengokai(Hachioji City)
program: Music by the Hachioji Festival Music Federation

Suwa Hayashi Ren– Tachikawa traditional festival music –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 12:00 – 12:30
Venue:Soto Terrace
Performances by:Suwa Hayashi Ren(Tachikawa City)
program:Syoden,Shicyome,Shinbayashi,Ninba,Yatai

Shimohirai no Houou no mai – A brave dance performed in a circle –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 12:30 – 13:00
Venue:Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by:Shimohirai no Houou no mai hozonkai (Hinode Town)
program:Houou no mai

Haijima Hiyoshijinja saireibayashi – Ohayashi competition from three towns –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 13:30 – 14:00
Venue:Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by:Kamicho,Nakacho and Shimocho (Akishima City)
program:Festival music in Kamicho,Nakacho and Shimocho

Kiyari by Hachioji Fire Fighting Memorial Party – A traditional song that Japan is proud of –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 13:30 – 14:00
Venue:Nishihoshasen-U-road – Nacacho Park
Performances by:Hachioji Fire Fighting Memorial Party (Hachioji City)
song:Kiyari

Hino City Matsuribayashi – The sound of the Shinsengumi’s music echoes in their hometown –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 14:00 – 14:30
Venue:Soto Terrace
Performances by:Hino City Festival Music Association (Hino City)
program:The Hino festival music alliance society

Mitaka Awa Odori – The thrilling rhythm that lives in Mitaka –
Date/Time: Sunday, Nobember 5 , 15:30 – 16:00
Venue:Nishihoshasen-U-road – Yokoyamacho Park
Performances by: Mitaka Ginza Ren (Mitaka City)
program:Mitaka Awa Odori

Eki de Tamatebako – From JR Hachioji Station concourse –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, (1) 12:00 – 12:20 (2) 14:30 – 14:50
Sunday, Nobember 5 , (1) 12:00 – 12:20 (2) 14:30 – 14:50
*Times may change
Venue:JR Hachioji Station concourse
Performances by: Chieko Kobayashi(Koto),Kagawa Company(Matsuribayashi,Kagawa Mainingyo),Ryoko Kagawa(Shinobue),Hachioji Matsuribayashi Rengokai

【Experiences】

Past and Present Children’s Delights (traditional toys and games)
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 12:00 – 16:30
Sunday, Nobember 5 , 10:30 – 16:30
Venue:Near the Caffs storehouse south of Ajiroen
Instructor: Hachioji Otedama no Kai,Rec Voluntary No.1
How to participate: Directly to the venue

★★Oto no Tamatebako★★ The journey of the sound sculpture “Kinon” Sound Plaza in Tamatebako
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 12:00 – 16:30
Sunday, Nobember 5 , 10:30 – 16:30
Venue:Near the Caffs storehouse south of Ajiroen
Supervision/Instrument production : Tomoo Nagai
How to participate: Directly to the venue

【Exhibitions】

The techniques and spirit of Murayama Oshima Tsumugi – Enjoying pongee in the storehouse –
Date/Time: Saturday, Nobember 4, 10:00 – 16:30
Sunday, Nobember 5 , 10:00 – 16:30
Venue:Caffs storehouse south of Ajiroen

Participation fee

Free (Charged only for rickshaw experience)
*For more information and to apply for a rickshaw ride, click here.

Contact

Legendary Tamatebako Administration Office (Hachioji College Community & Cultural Fureai Foundation)
TEL: 042-621-3005 (Reception hours 9:00-17:00)

Venues

JR Hachioji Station North Exit area Nishihoshasen-U-road, Nakacho Park, Yokoyamacho Park, Street and the inside gallery hall,Soto Terrace, Caffs storehouse south of Ajiroen other ones,(Venue in case of rain: Hachioji City Art & Culture Hall)

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Credit

Organized by
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Hachioji City, Hachioji College Community & Cultural Fureai Foundation
Supported by and in cooperation with
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
In cooperation with
Tachikawa Community and Culture Foundation
Supported by
Tachikawa City, Mitaka City, Akishima City, Hino City, Hino City Board of Education, Komae City, Musashimurayama City, Akiruno City, Nishitokyo City, Hinode Town, Hinode Town Board of Education, The Hachioji City Federation of Town Associations and Self-governing Associations, The Hachioji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Hachioji Visitors & Convention Association, The Hachioji City Federation of Shops Association, Nishihoshasen-U-Road
Cooperative local authority
Musashino City, Ome City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Machida City, Koganei City, Higashimurayama City, Kokubunji City, Kunitachi City, Fussa City, Higashiyamato City, Kiyose City, Inagi City, Mizuho Town, Hinohara Village, Okutama Town
In cooperation with
Tokyo Zokei University, Nihon Kogakuin College of Hachioji, Daitokyo Shinyo Kumiai,JR Hachioji Station