The 55th Japanese Music Concert

This special program allows you to experience the charm of Japanese music all at once. Not only can you enjoy performances, but there is also a corner where you can try out Japanese instruments! You can enjoy Japanese music culture from various angles.

2026

3.07

SAT

Mitsukoshi Theater

4,000 yen

Performance Information

This performance will allow you to enjoy performances from multiple genres of traditional Japanese music, including the shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Enjoy a program that allows you to experience the unique sounds of each instrument and style, including shamisen music, koto music, and shakuhachi. This program
will introduce the profound charm of traditional Japanese music, including its powerful yet delicate rhythms, flowing melodies, and highly improvisational expressions. A

Japanese musical instrument experience corner will also be set up in the Mitsukoshi Main Store Culture Salon. Rather than just watching the performances, you can touch and play the instruments yourself, bringing you closer to traditional Japanese music culture.
This experience is easy to enjoy even for children and beginners, so we recommend attending with the whole family.

Nagauta "New Song Urashima"

Gidayu "The Chronicles of Ichitani's Battle"

Chikuzen Biwa "Fujito no Watashi"

Date

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Part 1: 13:30 Start | Doors open 13:00
Part 2: 17:30 Start | Doors open 17:00
*Each performance lasts approximately 2 hours (with a break)

Performers

The program will feature Living National Treasures from affiliated organizations, as well as veteran, mid-career, and young performers.

Venue

Mitsukoshi Theater

Ticket prices

[General seating] 4,000 yen

Ticket discount information

[Student discount] 2,000 yen
[Discount for people with disabilities] 20% off (one accompanying person can enter free of charge)

Barrier-free information

Wheelchair accessible seats | Written communication available | Assistance dogs allowed | Preferential treatment for caregivers

Viewing support

Foreign language support planned (English translation program) | Japanese music commentary pamphlet

Precautions

・Full rotation system
・All seats are unreserved
・Preschool children not allowed

ticket

Release date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Performers and affiliated organizations *Please contact us directly.
Mitsukoshi Theater Ticket Shop
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Performance implementation system

Organized by:
Liaison Conference of Traditional Japanese Music Performers |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government | Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture | Edo-Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee
Supported by:
Japan Traditional Culture Foundation |
Chuo Ward | Chuo Ward Board of Education | Chuo Ward Tourism Association

inquiry

Liaison Conference of Japanese Traditional Music Performers (within the Nagauta Association)
03-6279-4749 (weekdays 10:00-17:00)
hougakukaigi@gmail.com

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