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Introducing the full lineup of the Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival.
You're sure to find a program that interests you!

Gather together,
To the stage of splendor and skill.
2025year
10
24
FRI
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The Flowering Edo Traditional Performing Arts Festival has begun!

Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Main Building 1st Floor, Central Hall
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The Flowering Edo Traditional Performing Arts Festival has begun!
2025
10.24
FRI
～10.26 SUN
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Main Building 1st Floor, Central Hall

The Flowering Edo Traditional Performing Arts Festival
has begun

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This three-day pre-event will showcase the charms of the new Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival, which will begin in January 2026! We will introduce a variety of traditional performing arts through talks and demonstrations.

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Tokyo Tower Gagaku in the Sky
English commentary
2025
11.24
MON
Tokyo Tower Main Deck 1F Club333

Tokyo Tower Gagaku in the Sky

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Enjoy the expansive view from 150 meters above sea level on the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower, as well as the timeless sounds of the sho, hichiriki, and ryuteki flutes in a special space.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Variety Show
2026
1.17
SAT
～3.15 ​​SUN

Tokyo Metropolitan Variety Show

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A variety of "vaudeville" performances, including rakugo, rokyoku, kodan, manzai, and acrobatics, will be held at eight locations in Tokyo! The charm of traditional popular performing arts will be showcased by a stellar cast of performers active at the forefront of the arts.

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Children's Performing Arts Experience Plaza in Chofu - Professional Stage Performances and Traditional Performing Arts Workshops -
2026
1.18
SUN
Chofu City Cultural Center Tadukuri

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

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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!

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The 67th Japanese Dance Association Performance
Subtitle support
English commentary
2026
2.14
SAT
～2.15 SUN
Asakusa Public Hall

The 67th Japanese Dance Association Performance

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Welcome to the rich world of Japanese dance. The Japanese Dance Association's performances transcend the boundaries of traditional Japanese dance to deliver the charm of Japanese dance. This stage brings to life the beauty and spirit of Japanese dance, passed down since the Edo period. Leading dancers and musicians of the present generation will come together to perform a diverse range of works, from classic masterpieces to new creations. We hope you will enjoy the essence of Japanese dance.

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66th Ceremony Noh
English commentary
2026
2.15
SUN
National Noh Theatre

66th Ceremony Noh

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This special performance brings together various schools of Nohgaku to showcase masterpieces of Noh and Kyogen. The performance is divided into two parts, allowing you to enjoy the diverse charms of this classical performing art.

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Koasa and Hidetaro: Exploring Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo through Rakugo and Enka
Wheelchair seats
2026
2.18
WED
Mitsukoshi Theater


Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views
through Koasa , Hidetaro

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This year marks the 170th anniversary of the painting of Utagawa Hiroshige's masterpiece, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." With representative works of Japonism as a backdrop, the exhibition will portray the lives and emotions of Edo people through rakugo and hauta (traditional Japanese poetry).

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Noh experience
Wheelchair seats
2026
2.28
SAT
Kanze Noh Theatre

Noh experience

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This program allows you to "see, hear, and experience" the charm of Noh! After experiencing the musical accompaniment, singing, and gestures in the audience seats, you can watch a Noh performance.

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Gagaku and Asian Music: A New Exchange of Ancient Instruments
English commentary
Wheelchair seats
2026
3.6
FRI
Mitsukoshi Theater

Gagaku and Asian Music
: A New Exchange of Ancient Instruments

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Gagaku, which was introduced to Japan from the ancient continent and has been passed down for over a thousand years, will be performed by a group of talented young musicians who will carry on the tradition, performing a wide range of pieces from classics to contemporary commissioned works.

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The 55th Japanese Music Concert
English commentary
Wheelchair seats
2026
3.7
SAT
Mitsukoshi Theater

The 55th Japanese Music Concert

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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.

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Rakugo x Classical Music! ~Rediscover the Charm of Japanese Songs and Words~
2026
3.8
SUN
Mitsukoshi Theater

Rakugo x Classical Music
~ Rediscover the Charm of Japanese Songs and Words ~

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Rakugo and classical music come together to create a new stage! The sounds of the bandoneon and shakuhachi, the sounds of song, and the narration of the master of classical rakugo, Yanagitate Ichiba, combine to create a stage full of emotion and humor.

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A day to experience the work of traditional performing arts!
2026
3.20
FRI
National Theatre rehearsal room

A day to experience the work of traditional performing arts!

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This is a special day where you can enjoy dazzling arts and techniques, as well as a glimpse behind the scenes of performing arts, in a rehearsal space that is normally off-limits to the public, with the opportunity to watch a Daikagura demonstration, watch traditional Japanese dance, and learn about the work of the backstage staff.

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A chatty Noh theater!
2026
3.28
SAT
Yarai Noh Theatre

A chatty Noh theater!

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This special program allows you to experience the elegant world of Noh up close! From talks about Noh to performances of Noh dances and costume dressing, you can see the various aspects of the stage.

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The 57th Tokyo Folk Performing Arts Festival in Arakawa
2026
3.29
SUN
Arakawa Civic Center

The 57th Tokyo Folk Performing Arts Festival
in Arakawa
- Edo Tokyo Laughter -

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Tokyo is home to a wide variety of folk performing arts rooted in each region. This time, we will be introducing selected performances from all over Tokyo, in addition to performing arts that are closely related to the venue, Arakawa Ward!

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