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• November 8, 2023National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Bunraku Performance for Beginners in December 2023 in Theatre 1010
• October 31, 2023Noh TheatreEnglish lecture by a Noh performer before the start of the regular performance at the National Noh Theatre on November 17, 2023!
• October 17, 2023Noh Theatre【Exhibition】"Enjoying the Performing Art of Noh at the Keio Plaza Hotel" (October 1 to 31, 2023)
• October 4, 2023National Theatre[Kabuki in October] English Guidebook for Kabuki performance "Imoseyama Onna Teikin Part2"
• September 14, 2023National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Kabuki Performance in October【Limited Period】
• September 6, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
• July 28, 2023National Theatre[Bunraku in September] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Bunraku Ticket)
• August 7, 2023National TheatreThe Last National Theatre Open House in September and October
• August 31, 2023National Theatre[Bunraku in September] English Guidebook for Bunraku Performances in August and September
• July 13, 2023National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Bunraku Performances in September
• June 16, 2023Exhibition☆Original Sticker☆ Please come to the Traditional Performing Arts Information Centre on June 23, the day of Discover KABUKI!
• June 13, 2023National TheatreThe National Theatre offers English audio guide service
• June 8, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
• June 1, 2023National TheatreThe Last National Theatre Open House in June and July
• May. 31, 2023Exhibition【Special Event】Gallery Talks by our theatre staff : "The Making of Plays of Ghosts and Supernatural Beings"
• April 25, 2023Noh TheatrePerformer's Comments [Regular performance, May 19]
• April 20, 2023Engei HallEngei workshop -Let's Enjoy the World of Engei Performances!
• April 11, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
• March 18, 2023National TheatreEnjoy Cherry Blossoms at the National Theatre!
• March 7, 2023National Theatre[Kabuki in March] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Kabuki Ticket)
• Jan. 24, 2023Noh Theatre“Discover NOH & KYOGEN” on May 27th, 2023
• Nov. 2, 2022Exhibition【Exhibition】Ukiyo-e of the Kamigata Area, from the Collection of National Theatre

Explore Traditional Japanese Performing Arts!

Whether you are new to traditional performing arts or already familiar with them, why not visit the links below to find out some more?

• National Theatre Online

  This online platform offers a wide array of clips from our performances and videos related to traditional Japanese performing arts.

  

• Invitation to Kabuki

  Kabuki is a traditional popular drama theater with music and dance performed only by male actors in a highly stylized manner.

  

• Invitation to Bunraku

  Bunraku is a collaborative art synchronizing narrative recitation, shamisen music, and puppetry in performance.

  

• Invitation to Nohgaku

  Noh is a highly sophisticated mask play with a long history. While its sibling, Kyogen, is a comedic, conversational play.

  

• Japan Cultural Expo

  The Expo is showcasing the charm of Japanese culture and arts under the overarching theme of “Humanity and Nature in Japan.”

  

• • Kabuki for Beginners

    Take a quick overview of the most distinguished features of Kabuki.

  • Kabuki A to Z

    Expand your knowledge of Kabuki terms and plays with a guide to Kabuki terminology.

  • Gagaku

    Gagaku is a synthetic art of dance and music with a history of more than a thousand years.