Shamisen, nagauta, and tea ceremony lessons empty-handed
Business Overview
This program allowed beginners to experience traditional Japanese culture such as nagauta, tea ceremony, and shamisen. All necessary instruments and equipment were lent free of charge, and participants took part in the full-fledged practice without bringing anything.
< Principal Instructors >
Einojo KINEYA (nagauta shamisen)/Soto TAKEI (tea ceremony)/Katsushizu KINEYA(nagauta)
< Program Contents >
[Shamisen] (3 times)
I learned carefully how to hold the stage and was able to master famous stage music. On the last day of the concert, all the participants played in concert while enjoying a mini performance by professionals.
[Sado] (3 sessions)
I learned the basics of chabon-ten, which can be done at home. There was also classroom learning about the history and benefits of tea, and on the last day, I was able to experience an actual tea ceremony.
[Nagauta] (4 installments)
The program teaches both singing and shamisen at the same time, using familiar songs from the stage as subjects and practicing with easy-to-understand music scores and videos for beginners. In the end, he was able to master one piece each.
- Period of Activity / Project
- 【 Shamisen 】2025/11/2 (Sun), 9 (Sun), 16 (Sun)
【 Sado 】2026/2/21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 28 (Sat)
【 Nagauta 】2026/4/11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun) - Venues
- [Shamisen] Honjo Community Plaza BIGSHIP (Sumida Ward)
[Sado] Kiyosu Ryo (Koto Ward)
[Nagauta] Machida Civic Hall (Machida City)
Profile
[General Incorporated Association Newwa no kai]
The General Incorporated Association Newwa no kai is an organization established by professionals of various genres with the aim of transmitting the charm of traditional performing arts and culture to a wide range of generations.
In order to increase opportunities to experience traditional culture, in addition to holding hands-on classes and workshops, they are planning new entertainment programs that combine traditional arts, food and tea. We believe that thinking about and carrying out dissemination activities in a way that suits the times will lead to preserving good old traditions and passing them on to the next generation.