What’s On
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Kabuki
- New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse)
- October 10 (Thu.) - October 20 (Tue.), 2026
- Kabuki Performance in October
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Bunraku
- Koto Cultural Centre Hall
- September 10 (Thu.) - September 20 (Sun.), 2026
- Discover Bunraku
-Bunraku Performance for Beginners- - Learn More
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Bunraku
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse)
- December 6 (Snu.) - December 19 (Sat.), 2026
- Bunraku Performance in December
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Bunraku
- Shinagawa Curian Hall (Large Hall)
- February 5 (Fri.) - February 14 (Sun.), 2027
- Bunraku Performance in February and March at Shinagawa Curian Hall (Large Hall)
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Bunraku
- KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre〈Hall〉
- February 20 (Sat.) - March 6 (Sat.), 2027
- Bunraku Performance in February and March at KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre〈Hall〉
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Other
- Koto Cultural Centre Hall
- October 17 (Sat.), 2026
- An Encounter with Shomyo (Japanese Buddhist Chant)
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Other
- National Noh Theatre
- November 16 (Mon.) - November 17 (Tue.), 2026
- Talk and Demonstration: Physicality in Mai and Noh / Mai no Kai: Japanese Classical Chamber Dance of the Kyoto-Osaka Region
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Engei
- Shibuya City Cultural Center Owada Tradition Hall
- September 21 (Mon.) - 22 (Tue.)
- September Special Program of Engei Performance
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Engei
- Shibuya City Cultural Center Owada Tradition Hall
- September 23 (Wed.)
- September Engei Performance by Young Star Performers
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Engei
- Shibuya City Cultural Center Owada Tradition Hall
- October 31 (Sat.)
- SOctober Engei Performance by Young Star Performers
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Noh/Kyogen
- Noh Theatre
- October 30
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Performance for Non-Japanese Theatre-Goers [Discover Noh & Kyogen]
Kyogen: Futari-bakama
(Two-in-One Hakama)
Noh: Adachigahara
(The Adachi Plain) - Learn More
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Noh/Kyogen
- Noh Theatre
- January 15
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National Noh Theatre Showcase
Kyogen: Shibiri
(The Inherited Cramp)
Noh: Kochō
(The Butterfly) - Learn More
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Bunraku
- Bunraku Theatre
- October 31 – November 23
- Autumn Bunraku performance 2026
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Latest News
- Sep 10, 2026 Japan Arts Council Kabuki Performance in October 2026 — Part Tickets Available
- Aug 18, 2026 National Theatre English Audio Guide Available for the Discover Bunraku－Bunraku Performance for Beginners－ in September 2026
- Aug 06, 2026 Japan Arts Council An audio guide (English) will be provided for [Kabuki performance by young performers - The 32nd Kabuki performance by Chigyo-no-kai & Kabuki-kai]
- Aug 04, 2026 Noh Theatre 2026 National Noh Theatre Special Exhibition(Sat.Sep.5-Fri.Nov.6)
- Jun 29, 2026 Japan Arts Council Notice: Closure on Wednesday, July 1
- Jun 27, 2026 Japan Arts Council Typhoons and Implementation of the performances on June 27, 2026
- Jun 03, 2026 Noh Theatre Typhoon No.6 and Implementation of the performance on June 3, 2026
- May 27, 2026 Noh Theatre 2026/9 National Noh Theatre programs
- May 08, 2026 Japan Arts Council 【Exhibition】Looking Back on Osaka Theatre
- Jan 22, 2026 Bunraku Theatre The National Bunraku Theatre Backstage Tour on February 10 and 11,2026
- Dec 26, 2025 National Theatre Information: Traditional Japanese Performing Arts Experience Tour
- Nov 23, 2025 Noh Theatre 【Event for Beginners】Komparu Café
- Aug 13, 2025 Bunraku Theatre 【August 14-18 Event】Let's enjoy Bunraku at EXPO 2025！
- Aug 01, 2025 Japan Arts Council Outline of the Japan Arts Council, 2025-2026
- Jul 17, 2025 National Theatre The Ryukyuan performing arts were showcased in two cities in South Korea
- Jun 26, 2025 Japan Arts Council Cooperative Agreement Between the Japan Arts Council and the Busan National Gugak Center
- Jun 10, 2025 National Theatre "July Discover KABUKI" special webpage is now open!
- May 20, 2025 Noh Theatre 【A note from Sendagaya】The National Noh Theatre Summer Programs in 2025
- May 20, 2025 National Theatre "Discover KABUKI" special webpage is now open!
- Apr 30, 2025 Japan Arts Council 【May 4 - 6】Ryukyu Festival at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
- Apr 25, 2025 Bunraku Theatre 【April 19 Event Report】2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo x Bunraku
- Apr 16, 2025 Japan Arts Council Presenting 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo × Ningyo Joruri Bunraku
- Feb 07, 2025 National Theatre Day Trip Bus Tour: Backstage Tour of the National Theatre and a Viewing of Kabuki!
- Oct 01, 2024 National Theatre The Bunraku tour in the United States has opened in Los Angeles!
- Bunraku Theatre National Bunraku Theatre Performance Schedule
- National Theatre Performances Schedule 2026-2027
- Japan Arts Council 【Exhibition】Bunraku Puppet Heads
- Japan Arts Council Kabuki Performance in October 2026 — Part Tickets Available
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?
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- Kabuki for Beginners
- Take a quick overview of the most distinguished features of Kabuki.（external website）
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- Kabuki A to Z
- Expand your knowledge of Kabuki terms and plays with a guide to Kabuki terminology.（external website）
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- Gagaku
- Gagaku is a synthetic art of dance and music with a history of more than a thousand years.（external website）
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