Children's Performing Arts Experience Plaza in Chofu
Pro Stage Performance and Traditional Performing Arts Workshop

You can enjoy a wide variety of performances, including Rakugo, Wazuma (Japanese magic), Kyogen, Shamisen, and Japanese dance, both with professional instruction and as a digest performance!

2026

1.18

SUN

Chofu City Cultural Center Tadukuri

free

In addition to hands-on programs taught by professionals in each genre, including
Rakugo, Wazuma (Japanese magic), Kyogen, Shamisen, and Japanese dance, be holding a special performance where you can enjoy a digest of five performing arts all at once!
Even beginners can easily participate, and we hope you will have a time of learning and excitement.
Everyone, from children to adults, is welcome to join us.

Performance Information

Date

Sunday, January 18, 2026
① Experience Program: Starts at 13:00 / Check-in at 12:45
② Viewing Program: Starts at 14:30 / Doors open at 14:00
The experience program is approximately 50 minutes long / the viewing program is approximately 2 hours long (with a break in between)

Performers

active at the forefront of each genre (rakugo, wazuma, kyogen, shamisen, and Japanese dance)
will be performing!

Venue

Chofu City Cultural Center Tadukuri

Ticket prices

Free
*Advance registration required. Please see [How to apply].
*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.

Experience scene

Rakugo experience

Japanese dance experience

Kyogen experience scene

Scene from the Japanese Wife Experience

Scene from the shamisen experience

©YOSHITOMO KUMAGAI

Viewing scenery

Rakugo: A traditional Japanese art in which one person plays multiple roles

Wazuma: Traditional Japanese Magic

Kyogen: Japan's oldest comedic theater, with a 700-year history

Shamisen: The Japanese spirit played on three strings

Japanese dance: Beautiful movements and fun dance

How to apply

Target / Capacity

Participation: Elementary school students (20-35 people per genre)
Viewing: Anyone (approximately 500 people)

Application period

December 1, 2025 (Monday) - December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) *Must arrive

How to apply

To apply, please fill out the necessary information and send it to us via the application form or
email ( kodomo-geino@geidankyo.or.jp

Required information

1. Please enter "Application for participation on 1/18" in the subject line.
2. Name, city of residence, phone number, and email address of the representative (guardian)
3. Viewing: Number of people wishing to watch (including the representative applicant).
4. Experience: Name (furigana) of participants wishing to participate / grade / desired program name (choose one from Rakugo / Wazuma / Kyogen / Shamisen / Japanese dance).
*Applications for viewing only are also accepted. *Adults only are also accepted.
*Application results will be notified by email around January 6th. (We will reply to all applicants regardless of the results.)
*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held. Applications may continue after the deadline depending on the application situation.

Performance implementation system

Organized by:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture /
Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival Children's Performing Arts Experience Plaza Planning Committee
Co-organized by:
Chofu City Cultural and Community Promotion Foundation
Supported by:
Chofu City
Subsidized by:
Society for the Management of Compensation for Public Transmission for Educational Purposes (SARTRAS)
Produced by:
Japan Council of Performing Arts Organizations