[Public Relations Collaboration] 2025 "Kids' Traditional Performing Arts Experience" Presentation

"Kids' Traditional Performing Arts Experience" is an opportunity to learn about traditional culture through "authentic experiences."
Approximately 300 elementary, junior high, and high school students have been challenging themselves with "Japanese lessons" for several months. They
will then take to the stage, where tradition lives on, to perform the culmination of their training in a full-scale production.
, from the children's earnestness to the powerful performances by the professionals and the friendly talk.
Be sure to check out this recital, which has been a big hit even with beginners to traditional performing arts, who commented, "It was so much fun and I learned so much!"

2026
3.22
SUN
National Noh Theatre (March 22), Asakusa Public Hall (March 26, 27)
Free (application required)
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The "Kids' Traditional Performing Arts Experience" is a full-fledged hands-on program for children in four genres: Noh, Nagauta, Sankyoku, and Nihon Buyo. Professional performers provide direct instruction over several months.
Since its opening ceremony in September last year, a total of 15 courses have been held at nine practice studios in Tokyo. Children not only acquire skills, but also experience traditional Japanese culture through etiquette, such as sitting upright and greetings, and the demeanor of professional performers.
The recital showcasing the results of their training will feature former NHK announcer Seiji Kasai as host, and at the end, participants can watch a professional performance.
Please take this opportunity to come with your family and friends.

Performance Information

Date

① [Nohgaku] Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Start time: 1:30 PM | End time: approximately 6:00 PM
② [Sankyoku and Japanese Dance I] Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Start time: 3:30 PM | End time: approximately 6:00 PM
③ [Nagauta and Japanese Dance II] Friday, March 27, 2026 | Start time: 3:30 PM | End time: approximately 6:00 PM

*Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
*End times are estimates only. Please note that they may vary.

Venue

①National Noh Theatre (March 22nd)


②③Asakusa Public Hall (3/26,27)

Performers

① [Nohgaku]
Presentation of singing and dancing (Kanze school),
Kyogen (Izumi school),
professional performance of dance and music (Kanze school),
Kyogen (Izumi school)

② [Sankyoku and Japanese Dance I]
Performance Koto Music [Shinjuku] (Ikuta Style)
Koto Music [Tachikawa] [Youth] (Yamada Style)
Shakuhachi
Japanese Dance A / [Youth]
Professional Sankyoku Ensemble
Japanese Dance

③【Nagauta・Japanese Dance II】
Performance Shamisen [Shibuya] [Shinjuku] [Youth]
Hayashi (Shinobue) [Higashimurayama] [Shinjuku]
Hayashi (Kotsuzumi)
Japanese Dance B・C
Professional Performance Nagauta (Singing・Shamisen・Hayashi)
Japanese Dance

Information: Seiji Kasai (all day)

About viewing

Free (application required).

Application Period:
Monday, February 9th - Wednesday, March 18th. First-come, first-served. Applications will close once capacity is reached.
① Nohgaku (maximum of approximately 100 people)
② Sankyoku and Nihon Buyo I (maximum of approximately 150 people) ③ Nagauta and Nihon Buyo II (maximum of approximately 150 people)

How to Apply
: Please be sure to read the "Application Instructions" below and
apply via the "Application Form" on the official website.
https://kids-dento.geidankyo.or.jp/

Application Instructions:
*You may apply for multiple performances (up to 5 people per person per performance).
*Information on the day of registration and other details will be sent to all applicants via email on ① Thursday, March 19th and ②③ Monday, March 23rd. Please be sure to check.
*Event times, content, performers, etc. are subject to change.
*Preschool children are allowed. However, we may ask you to leave if you are causing a disturbance to others.
*Information about same-day tickets will be posted on the official website closer to the performance date.
*If you wish to attend as a group, please contact the secretariat in advance.

Scenes from the presentation (2024)

Standard Program

Noh (chants)
Sankyoku (Koto music/Ikuta style)
Nagauta (musical accompaniment) [small drum]
Japanese Dance A (Women)
Nohgaku (Shima)
Sankyoku (Koto music, Yamada style)
Nagauta (shamisen)
Japanese Dance B (Men)
Noh (Kyogen)
Sankyoku (shakuhachi)
Nagauta (accompaniment) [Shinobue]
Japanese Dance C (Women's)

Youth Program

Nagauta (shamisen)
Sankyoku (Koto music)
Japanese dance

Performance implementation system

Organized by:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government | Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) | Japan Council of Performing Arts Organizations
Planning, Production and Management
Japan Council of Performing Arts Organizations
Production Support
Nohgaku Association | Japanese Traditional Dance Association | Japan Sankyoku Association | Nagauta Association
Co-hosted by
Shinjuku Future Creation Foundation | Tachikawa City Regional Culture Promotion Foundation | Chofu City Culture and Community Promotion Foundation | Higashimurayama City Board of Education | Musashino Culture Lifelong Learning Foundation
Supported by
Japan Arts Council
Supported by
Shinjuku Ward | Taito Ward | Tachikawa City Board of Education
Supported by
Umewaka-kai Foundation

inquiry

"Kids' Traditional Performing Arts Experience" Secretariat
, Japan Council of Performing Arts Organizations (Geidankyo), a public interest incorporated association

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