Arts
Tue May 26,2015 11:00 am
Decision to hold Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Program for Foreigners
Arts Council Tokyo
Announcement of the Traditional Culture Program Lineup
PRESS RELEASE
May 26, 2015
Arts Council Tokyo
As a new initiative this year, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) has decided to hold accessible short programs that offer foreigners the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of traditional culture and performing arts around tourist attractions in Tokyo. In addition, we provide programs, which combine hands-on experience with the viewing of performances, as well as giving school children throughout Tokyo the opportunity to come into contact with Japanese traditional culture and performing arts, thereby enabling to deepen their understandings of the value of Japanese culture. Arts Council Tokyo will also continue the traditional culture and performing arts programs which have been held up as before. We welcome you to visit these programs and cover them in the media.
Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Program
1. Programs for Foreign Visitors Ⅰ
This accessible program allows participants to experience authentic traditional culture and performing arts in a short period of time. All programs are conducted with explanations in English. (Handouts in Chinese and Korean are available.)
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
《 Engei Workshop 》
Contents: Experience various performing arts that are still popular such as Yose vaudeville performances with a professional serving. We plan to hold Engei experiences that will allow participants, for instance, to make simple Kamikiri crafts, paper cutting and to try Kasamawashi, umbrella rotating.
Period: Every Saturday from April 25, 2015 to March 2016
*Excluding December 26, 2015
Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museum (Permanent Exhibition Area)
How to Participate: Participation is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Capacity: 50 for each workshop
Starting Time: 2:45pm / 4:00pm / 5:15pm (30 minutes each)
Admission Fee: Free
*Admission fee is charged for the museum.
Supported by: RAKUGO GEIJYUTSU association
《 Traditional Japanese Dance Workshop 》
Contents: This program features Nihon Buyo, traditional Japanese dance while wearing Yukata. Participants can also appreciate a part of Fuji Musume, Wisteria Maiden and take photos with the instructors at the end.
Period: Every Sunday from May 3, 2015 to March 2016
*Excluding May 24, July 26, and December 13 2015, and January 10,
February 14, February 28, and March 13 2016
Starting Time: 11:00am / 1:00pm / 3:00pm (1 hour each)
Capacity: 20 for each workshop
Venue: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
How to Participate: Numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes in advance of each workshop, on the day held.
Admission fee: Free
Co-organized by: Taito City
Supported by: The Japanese Classical Dance Association (Tokyo Branch Joto Block)
《 Nagauta Workshop 》
Contents: Appreciate Nagauta, traditional Japanese music and instruments experience
Period: Every Second Saturday and Sunday from December 2015 to March 2016
Starting Time: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Venue: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
How to Participate: Numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes in advance of each workshop on the day held.
Admission fee: Free
Co-organized by: Taito City
Supported by: Nagauta Association
《 Kado Workshop 》
Contents: A simple explanation of Kado, flower arrangement will be provided along with an opportunity for hands-on Kado experience. After the workshop, participants will be able to take the flowers home.
Period: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015
*Held at the same time as the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2015
Starting Time: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Venue: Hama-rikyu Gardens
How to Participate: Apply on the day of program (Details will be notified on the website.)
Admission Fee: Free
*Admission fee is charged for gardens.
Supported by: Tokyo Metropolitan Kado and Sado Association
2.Program for Foreign Visitors Ⅱ
Performances combine culture, performing arts appreciation and hands-on experience in order to deepen understanding of Japanese traditional culture and performing arts.
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
“Let’s All Enjoy the World of Nihon Buyo”
Fostering an appreciation of Nihon Buyo, traditional Japanese dance, and Hogaku, traditional Japanese music including Koto music of Nagauta and Sokyoku, this program is comprised of demonstrations, lectures easy to understand and valuable hands-on experience. Audiences will be invited to try their hand playing traditional Japanese musical instruments such as Shamisen, Taiko and Koto. You will learn how to handle a selection of stage props used by dancers. The program includes a demonstration of Kumadori, women’s style Kabuki makeup and an opportunity for participants to try on costumes. At the end of presentation, all elements will come together in a stunning Nihon Buyo performance.
Time and Date: December 20, 2015, Sunday from 2:00pm (to be confirmed)
Venue: Shibuya Cultural Center Owada, Densho Hall
How to Participate: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Admission Fee: Free
“Noh Theater: Beyond Words, Beyond Borders”
This program consists of a behind-the-scenes “experience corner” combined with special performances of Noh in both English and Japanese highlighting Noh’s international accessibility. For foreign visitors to Japan, a hands-on “experience corner” will allow visitors to try on masks and costumes as well as play instruments before the performance with guidance from Noh professionals and Noh specialist English translators. The performance section of this program features Japanese, English and bilingual selections from Noh and its comedic counterpart, Kyogen. Performers from the Kita School of Noh and performers from Theatre Nohgaku will present Japanese and English versions of Shimai (short dance selections). This will be followed by a bilingual Kyogen performance from members of the Shigeyama School of Kyogen. The program culminates with an exciting presentation of the Kita School’s version of the demon Noh Kurozuka, with a special English Kyogen section. Following the performance, there will be a question and answer period with featured performers in Japanese and English.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Venue: Kita Noh Theatre
How to Participate: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Admission Fee: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
3.Programs for Children
Within the framework of school education, we will organize programs taught by young performers, combining hands-on experience with the viewing of performances in order to give children the opportunity to come into contact with Japan’s traditional culture and performing arts, thereby providing them with a deeper and broader understanding of the value of Japanese culture.
Venue: Elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools within Tokyo.
Period: Throughout the year
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Produced by: Japan Council of Performing Rights & Performing Arts Organizaions [Geidankyo]
Supported by: Nagauta Association, Nohgaku Performers’ Association, Japan Sankyoku Association, Japanese Classical Dance Association, Rakugo Association, RAKUGO GEIJYUTSU association
(By the order of the Japanese syllabary)
4.Lineup of other programs
We have selected a various type of performances, for instance, Noh, Hogaku, Nihon Buyo, Yose and Daidengaku so that foreign visitors and young generation become familiar with those authentic traditional cultures.
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
“Classical Performing Arts Festival - Memories of Asia - Treasures of Japan”
While Japan has roots in Asia, its classical performing arts have developed together with Japan’s unique culture that has matured and fermented in line with the natural features of Japan. Visitors to this performance will be able to gain an appreciation for the various classical performing arts, such as Bugaku, Noh, Kabuki Buyo and Bunraku, representing classical performing arts in one sitting. The program also features Shingigaku that is participated in by the general public, as well as appreciating authentic performances by first-rated instructors.Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Main Hall
“Enjoy Kagurazaka, Have Fun at Kagurazaka”
This program is accessible even for people that feel traditional performing arts may be too highbrow as it offers two different performing arts, namely Nihon Buyo and Noh Theater that can be easily enjoyed as a part of short trip to Kagurazaka. The second half of the dynamic Nihon Buyo performance Bishamon that features ‘Bishamonten’, One of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune connected with Kagurazaka is performed along with the second half of the Noh Theater performance ‘Ema’ that features the hiding of Amaterasu Omikami, goddess of the sun in the Heavenly Rock Cave.
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2015
Venue: Yarai Noh Theater
“The World of Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo - The Beauty of Onnagata Puppet”
Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo has been designated as an intangible cultural heritage for Tokyo and selected as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan. Explanations will be provided by a narrator in Japanese and English as we deliver a world with 380 years of tradition in a format that
May 26, 2015
Arts Council Tokyo
As a new initiative this year, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) has decided to hold accessible short programs that offer foreigners the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of traditional culture and performing arts around tourist attractions in Tokyo. In addition, we provide programs, which combine hands-on experience with the viewing of performances, as well as giving school children throughout Tokyo the opportunity to come into contact with Japanese traditional culture and performing arts, thereby enabling to deepen their understandings of the value of Japanese culture. Arts Council Tokyo will also continue the traditional culture and performing arts programs which have been held up as before. We welcome you to visit these programs and cover them in the media.
Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience Program
1. Programs for Foreign Visitors Ⅰ
This accessible program allows participants to experience authentic traditional culture and performing arts in a short period of time. All programs are conducted with explanations in English. (Handouts in Chinese and Korean are available.)
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
《 Engei Workshop 》
Contents: Experience various performing arts that are still popular such as Yose vaudeville performances with a professional serving. We plan to hold Engei experiences that will allow participants, for instance, to make simple Kamikiri crafts, paper cutting and to try Kasamawashi, umbrella rotating.
Period: Every Saturday from April 25, 2015 to March 2016
*Excluding December 26, 2015
Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museum (Permanent Exhibition Area)
How to Participate: Participation is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Capacity: 50 for each workshop
Starting Time: 2:45pm / 4:00pm / 5:15pm (30 minutes each)
Admission Fee: Free
*Admission fee is charged for the museum.
Supported by: RAKUGO GEIJYUTSU association
《 Traditional Japanese Dance Workshop 》
Contents: This program features Nihon Buyo, traditional Japanese dance while wearing Yukata. Participants can also appreciate a part of Fuji Musume, Wisteria Maiden and take photos with the instructors at the end.
Period: Every Sunday from May 3, 2015 to March 2016
*Excluding May 24, July 26, and December 13 2015, and January 10,
February 14, February 28, and March 13 2016
Starting Time: 11:00am / 1:00pm / 3:00pm (1 hour each)
Capacity: 20 for each workshop
Venue: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
How to Participate: Numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes in advance of each workshop, on the day held.
Admission fee: Free
Co-organized by: Taito City
Supported by: The Japanese Classical Dance Association (Tokyo Branch Joto Block)
《 Nagauta Workshop 》
Contents: Appreciate Nagauta, traditional Japanese music and instruments experience
Period: Every Second Saturday and Sunday from December 2015 to March 2016
Starting Time: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Venue: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
How to Participate: Numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes in advance of each workshop on the day held.
Admission fee: Free
Co-organized by: Taito City
Supported by: Nagauta Association
《 Kado Workshop 》
Contents: A simple explanation of Kado, flower arrangement will be provided along with an opportunity for hands-on Kado experience. After the workshop, participants will be able to take the flowers home.
Period: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015
*Held at the same time as the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2015
Starting Time: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Venue: Hama-rikyu Gardens
How to Participate: Apply on the day of program (Details will be notified on the website.)
Admission Fee: Free
*Admission fee is charged for gardens.
Supported by: Tokyo Metropolitan Kado and Sado Association
2.Program for Foreign Visitors Ⅱ
Performances combine culture, performing arts appreciation and hands-on experience in order to deepen understanding of Japanese traditional culture and performing arts.
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
“Let’s All Enjoy the World of Nihon Buyo”
Fostering an appreciation of Nihon Buyo, traditional Japanese dance, and Hogaku, traditional Japanese music including Koto music of Nagauta and Sokyoku, this program is comprised of demonstrations, lectures easy to understand and valuable hands-on experience. Audiences will be invited to try their hand playing traditional Japanese musical instruments such as Shamisen, Taiko and Koto. You will learn how to handle a selection of stage props used by dancers. The program includes a demonstration of Kumadori, women’s style Kabuki makeup and an opportunity for participants to try on costumes. At the end of presentation, all elements will come together in a stunning Nihon Buyo performance.
Time and Date: December 20, 2015, Sunday from 2:00pm (to be confirmed)
Venue: Shibuya Cultural Center Owada, Densho Hall
How to Participate: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Admission Fee: Free
“Noh Theater: Beyond Words, Beyond Borders”
This program consists of a behind-the-scenes “experience corner” combined with special performances of Noh in both English and Japanese highlighting Noh’s international accessibility. For foreign visitors to Japan, a hands-on “experience corner” will allow visitors to try on masks and costumes as well as play instruments before the performance with guidance from Noh professionals and Noh specialist English translators. The performance section of this program features Japanese, English and bilingual selections from Noh and its comedic counterpart, Kyogen. Performers from the Kita School of Noh and performers from Theatre Nohgaku will present Japanese and English versions of Shimai (short dance selections). This will be followed by a bilingual Kyogen performance from members of the Shigeyama School of Kyogen. The program culminates with an exciting presentation of the Kita School’s version of the demon Noh Kurozuka, with a special English Kyogen section. Following the performance, there will be a question and answer period with featured performers in Japanese and English.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Venue: Kita Noh Theatre
How to Participate: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
Admission Fee: To be confirmed (Details will be notified on the website.)
3.Programs for Children
Within the framework of school education, we will organize programs taught by young performers, combining hands-on experience with the viewing of performances in order to give children the opportunity to come into contact with Japan’s traditional culture and performing arts, thereby providing them with a deeper and broader understanding of the value of Japanese culture.
Venue: Elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools within Tokyo.
Period: Throughout the year
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Produced by: Japan Council of Performing Rights & Performing Arts Organizaions [Geidankyo]
Supported by: Nagauta Association, Nohgaku Performers’ Association, Japan Sankyoku Association, Japanese Classical Dance Association, Rakugo Association, RAKUGO GEIJYUTSU association
(By the order of the Japanese syllabary)
4.Lineup of other programs
We have selected a various type of performances, for instance, Noh, Hogaku, Nihon Buyo, Yose and Daidengaku so that foreign visitors and young generation become familiar with those authentic traditional cultures.
Organized by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and Cooperated by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
“Classical Performing Arts Festival - Memories of Asia - Treasures of Japan”
While Japan has roots in Asia, its classical performing arts have developed together with Japan’s unique culture that has matured and fermented in line with the natural features of Japan. Visitors to this performance will be able to gain an appreciation for the various classical performing arts, such as Bugaku, Noh, Kabuki Buyo and Bunraku, representing classical performing arts in one sitting. The program also features Shingigaku that is participated in by the general public, as well as appreciating authentic performances by first-rated instructors.Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Main Hall
“Enjoy Kagurazaka, Have Fun at Kagurazaka”
This program is accessible even for people that feel traditional performing arts may be too highbrow as it offers two different performing arts, namely Nihon Buyo and Noh Theater that can be easily enjoyed as a part of short trip to Kagurazaka. The second half of the dynamic Nihon Buyo performance Bishamon that features ‘Bishamonten’, One of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune connected with Kagurazaka is performed along with the second half of the Noh Theater performance ‘Ema’ that features the hiding of Amaterasu Omikami, goddess of the sun in the Heavenly Rock Cave.
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2015
Venue: Yarai Noh Theater
“The World of Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo - The Beauty of Onnagata Puppet”
Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo has been designated as an intangible cultural heritage for Tokyo and selected as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan. Explanations will be provided by a narrator in Japanese and English as we deliver a world with 380 years of tradition in a format that
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