[Registration] FY2026 'Traditional Performing Arts for Kids'

“The real thing is for life”: For Children Encountering Traditional Performing Arts for the First Time

The full-scale hands-on program "Traditional Performing Arts for Kids," hosted by Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, and the Japan Association of Performing Arts Performers (Geidankyo), has reached its 19th edition this year, and so far, more than 5,200 children have become familiar with traditional Japanese performing arts.

In this project, leading performers of noh, nagauta, sankyoku, and Japanese dance will give direct instruction, and the results of several months of training will be presented on full-scale stages in the National Noh Theater and Asakusa Public Hall. Through“Genuine Experience”, we create a place where children, who will lead the next generation, can learn the essence that will not change even in a time of continuous change, and grow spiritually by experiencing the sensibilities and manners that have been cultivated in the world of traditional performing arts, as well as the spirit and spirituality that have been handed down from ancient times.

There are two programs: a standard program for students from elementary school to high school, and a youth program for junior high and high school students. In addition to two training sites in Shinjuku Ward, Chiyoda Ward, and Nakano Ward, the training will be held at a total of eight cultural facilities in Tachikawa City, Chofu City, Higashimurayama City, and Musashino City in the Tama region. It has spread to various areas in Tokyo and aims to provide opportunities for children of all ages to participate.

standard program

There are 16 detailed lessons tailored to each age group.

Target

Elementary, junior high and high school students

Period and place of implementation

September 2026 to March 2027

opening ceremony

Sunday, September 27: National Noh Theater

lesson

October to March * Start date and place vary by course

recital

Nohgaku March 22 (Mon, closed) National Nohgakudo
Nagauta, Sankyoku, Nihon Buyo Monday, March 29 or 30th (Tue) Asakusa Public Hall

Courses and training places

12 courses

Nohgaku

Utai and Shimai Umewaka Nogaku Gakuin Kaikan
Kyogen Umewaka Nogaku Gakuin Kaikan

Nagauta

Shamisen [Musashino] Musashino Civic Culture Hall
Shamisen [Shinjuku] Geino Kadensha
Hayashi (Shinobue) [Higashimurayama] Higashimurayama Municipal Central Community Center
Hayashi (Shinobue) [Shinjuku] Geino Kadensha
Hayashi (Kotsuzumi) Geino Kadensha

sankyoku

Sokyoku [Tachikawa] Tamashin RISURU Hall
Sokyoku [Shinjuku] Shinjuku-ku Ritsu Okubo Sports Plaza
Shakuhachi Chofu City Cultural Hall Tazukuri

Japanese dance

Women's National Theater Training Room
Men's National Theater Training Room

Admission Fee

15,000 yen
* In addition, actual expenses such as teaching materials, purchase and rental of musical instruments and stage costumes will be borne.

youth program

There were 10 sessions of intensive training in which participants worked with concentration.

Target

Junior and senior high school students

Period and place of implementation

December 2026 to March 2027

opening ceremony

Sunday, September 27: National Noh Theater

lesson

December to March * Start date and place vary by course

recital

Nohgaku March 22 (Mon, closed) National Nohgakudo
Nagauta, Sankyoku, Nihon Buyo Monday, March 29 or 30th (Tue) Asakusa Public Hall

Courses and training places

3 courses

Nagauta

Shamisen [Youth] Geino Kadensha

sankyoku

Sokyoku [Youth] Shinjuku-kuritsu Okubo Sports Plaza

Japanese dance

Japanese Dance [Youth] Training Room, National Theater

Admission Fee

15,000 yen
* In addition, actual expenses such as teaching materials, purchase and rental of musical instruments and stage costumes will be borne.

Participation Application

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 募集期間：2026年7月1日（水）～ 8月11日（火・祝）

Credit

Sponsor

Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, Japan Performing Arts Performers Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)

planning, production and management

Japan Association of Performers

production cooperation

Nohgaku Performers' Association, Nihon Buyo Association, Nihon Sankyoku Association, Nagauta Association

co-sponsorship

Shinjuku Foundation for Future Creation, Tachikawa City Foundation for Regional Culture, Chofu City Foundation for Culture and Community, Higashimurayama City Board of Education, Musashino Cultural Lifelong Learning Foundation

sponsorship

Japan Art and Culture Promotion Association

sponsorship

Shinjuku-ku, Taito-ku and Tachikawa-shi Boards of Education

cooperation

Umewaka-kai

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