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• October 25, 2024National Theatre The English Audio Guide is available for Bunraku Performance in December 2024 in Koto Culture Hall
• October 25, 2024National Theatre The English Audio Guide is available for Bunraku Performance in December 2024 in Kanagawa Momijizaka Hall
• October 23, 2024Japan Arts Council【Bunraku USA Tour】All dates concluded in Houston!!!
• October 16, 2024Japan Arts Council【Story】National Noh Theatre Showcase BONSAN (The Dwarf Tree Thief)
• October 11, 2024Japan Arts Council【Bunraku Tour in the United States】The performance in New York captivated the audience!!
• October 1, 2024Japan Arts CouncilThe Bunraku tour in the United States has opened in Los Angeles!
• September 27, 2024Japan Arts CouncilWe have launched An English version of Instagram for the Japan Arts Council
• August 9, 2024National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Kabuki Performance in September 2024 at the New National Theatre, Tokyo (PLAYHOUSE)
• August 9, 2024National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Bunraku Performance for Beginners in September 2024 at the New National Theatre, Tokyo (THE PIT)
• August 5, 2024National TheatreAn audio guide (English) and subtitles (Japanese) will be provided for [Kabuki performance by young performers - The 30th Collaborative Performance by Chigyo-no-kai & Kabuki-kai]
• April 19, 2024National Theatre[Bunraku in May] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Bunraku Ticket)
• July 17, 2024National Theatre【"BUNRAKU" on the world stage!】The National Theatre presents a spectacular fusion of tradition and anime in the United States!
• June 11, 2024National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Kabuki Performance for Beginners in July 2024 at Tiara Koto
• June 11, 2024National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Kabuki Performance for Beginners in July 2024 at Chofu City Green Hall
• April 12, 2024National TheatreThe English Audio Guide is available for Bunraku Performance in May 2024 in Theatre 1010
• January 29, 2024Noh Theatre“Discover NOH & KYOGEN” on October 26, 2024
• January 19, 2024BunrakuThe National Bunraku Theatre Backstage Tour on February7 and 8,2024
• December 19, 2023ExhibitionOsaka Premium Tour:Enjoy UNESCO Cultural Heritage "Bunraku" and Dining by Michelin Chef.
• December 6, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
• 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)
• September 6, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
• June 8, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
• April 20, 2023Engei HallEngei workshop -Let's Enjoy the World of Engei Performances!
• January 24, 2023Noh Theatre“Discover NOH & KYOGEN” on May 27th, 2023

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.