What we do

The 32th Annual Dance of Kagurazaka

  • Organization : Tokyo Kagurazaka Association
  • Section : In Tokyo
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Japanese Traditional Art

Outline

The association was established to preserve and develop the tradition of Kagurazaka’s history as an entertainment district. The Annual Dance of Kagurazaka serves as a medium to demonstrate the areas rich tradition and intangible cultural asset. The 33rd annual dance is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2015.

Profile

Tokyo Kagurazaka Association
In 1973, Ushigome Sangyokai (sangyo: three areas of entertainment in the district: restaurants, Geisha houses, and meeting places) was reorganized into today’s Tokyo Kagurazaka Association. In 2011, the “Dance of Kagurazaka” was designated as a Shinjuku Ward Local Cultural Treasure.

Contact

Tomio Yamada
Chief Administrator
Tokyo Kagurazaka Association
3-6 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825
Tel: +81-3-3260-3291
E-mail: kenban◆kagurazaka-kumiai.net
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Venues

Ushigome Tansu Kumin Hall (Shinjuku City, Tokyo)