Centering around Noh performer Takehito Tomoeda, Kan no kai delves deep into the unique Japanese performing art Noh through the Noh components of uta chanting (lyrics), dance, and Hayashi musical accompaniment, and engages in projects that attempt to interpret Noh in different ways.
The fifth performance of Kan no Kai was a staging of the Noh classic “Dojoji.” “Dojoji” features the special and unparalleled Noh elements, Rambyoshi (“disordered rhythm” dance) and Kaneiri (“bell-entering” scene), and has greatly influenced other forms of culture besides Noh. For this performance, the aim was to bring the appeal of Noh to a wider audience by filming and streaming a virtual reality video version of the performance.