About the Edo-Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival
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The Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival, which will begin in 2025, will inherit the Tokyo Metropolitan Arts Festival, which has been popular for over half a century, and will be reborn as a festival specializing in traditional Japanese performing arts such as Noh theater, Japanese dance, traditional Japanese music, vaudeville performances, and folk performing arts.From full-scale stage performances to easy-to-participate, hands-on workshops, it will be enjoyable for a wide range of generations, from children to adults.
Inquiries regarding the Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival in general
Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee Secretariat
This moment of art is truly a precious experience.
In this single chant, I feel as if I can hear the ancient principles.
See, art reflects a person's soul.
I'd love to be a comedian as cool as that someday.
I wonder what kind of beautiful world tonight's dance will show us.
The time spent performing arts is an irreplaceable luxury.
This moment of art is truly a precious experience.
In this single chant, I feel as if I can hear the ancient principles.
See, art reflects a person's soul.
I'd love to be a comedian as cool as that someday.
I wonder what kind of beautiful world tonight's dance will show us.
The time spent performing arts is an irreplaceable luxury.
Children's Performing Arts Experience Plaza in Chofu Pro Stage Performance and Traditional Performing Arts Workshop
free
You can enjoy a variety of performances, including Rakugo, Wazuma (Japanese magic), Kyogen, Shamisen, and Japanese dance, * Advance applications are now closed. Applications and participation on the day are not possible. Thank you for your understanding.
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)
Venue
Chofu City Cultural Center Tadukuri
Target and capacity
Participation: Elementary school students (20-35 people per genre) Viewing: Anyone (approximately 500 people)
Fee
Free *Advance applications are now closed. *Advance applications are required. Please see [How to apply]. *If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.
Performers
active at the forefront of each genre (rakugo, wazuma, kyogen, shamisen, and Japanese dance) will be performing!
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
inquiry
Children's Performing Arts Experience Plaza Planning Committee Secretariat (Geidankyo) 03-5909-3060 (Weekdays 12:00-17:00)
