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,

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 1:00 PM | Check-in at 12:45 PM
② Viewing Program: Starts at 2:30 PM | Doors open at 2:00 PM
The experience program is approximately 50 minutes long | The viewing program is approximately 2 hours long (with a break)

Target / Capacity

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

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

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 to participate 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 desired 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, or Japanese dance)
. *Applications for viewing only are also
accepted. *Applications for viewing can be made by adults only.
*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