The“Buongiorno! Shimin-Opera” project was launched under the concept of opening the door to a unfamiliar field, and providing audiences with the experience of a previously unknown world. With due consideration to coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention measures, this event gave participants a behind-the-scenes experience of opera through open rehearsals and online access, allowing them to enjoy hitherto unknown inside aspects of opera. The stage production for this event was a full-length performance of Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore.” The stage was set up in the orchestra section of the auditorium, and the entire hall made to resemble a public square, with the audience sharing the square where the action took place. In addition, the chorus was a collaborative arrangement with regional choral groups from Nagasaki and Fujinomiya, creating a community of multiple regions through the common language of music. Organizers plan to stream aspects of the event in a series of videos.