Ichinosuke rakugo × bamboo lantern Noh 'Kannawa'

*Information at the time of adoption.

Name of the organization or individual

Yoyogi Kachokai

subsidy category

Support for Regional Arts and Culture Activities

Grant Type

single year

2017 Tokyo Area Arts and Culture Grant (secondary deadline)

Bamboo Lantern Noh 2016

Ichinosuke Furigo 2016

Noh "Kannawa" Photo: Maejima Photo Shop

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Business Overview

This is a one-day event where you can enjoy two traditional cultures at the same time: "Nohgaku," which has continued as a Japanese performing art for 700 years, and "Rakugo," which has been an entertainment for the common people since ancient times. At night, the temple's native bamboo is cut into lanterns and placed on the stage and garden to create an ethereal world. During breaks, kikusui is served at the guest hall, a cultural property of Setagaya Ward. In addition, before a Noh performance, a mini lecture is held by a Noh actor and highlights are explained. Nohgaku is an event that can be enjoyed casually by people who tend to think that nohgaku is too difficult or those who see it for the first time.

implementation period

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Place of implementation

Hondo of Myoju-ji Temple (Setagaya Ward, Tokyo)

*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.

Profile

['Rakugo': Ichinosuke SHUMPUTEI]
He was promoted to shinuchi with an exceptionally large selection, beating 21 competitors only 11 years after he became a rakugo player. His unique style of storytelling attracts rakugo fans.

"Noh": Jiichi ASAMI "
A Noh actor playing shite-kata (main roles) of Kanze school. He is a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property.
He studied under his father, Mataka ASAMI, and the late Tetsunojo KANZE, the eighth. At the age of three, he made his debut in Shimai, 'Oimatsu.'. He has participated in many overseas performances, Shinsaku-Noh, Fukyoku-Noh and movies. He supported the Yoyogi Kachokai (Yoyogi Noh Theater) which his father presided over and regularly gave performances at the Yoyogi Noh Stage.