⭐ A magnificent "Yose" performance featuring Japan’s traditional narrative arts (Rakugo, Rokyoku, Kodan, etc.)
To celebrate the grand opening of MoN Takanawa, four Living National Treasures from the worlds of Rakugo, Kodan, Rokyoku, and Gidaya will come together to deliver the pinnacle of their art. Don’t miss this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind performance featuring legends of the storytelling world.
Highlights
💎 A MoN Takanawa opening memorial program featuring "National Treasures" representing Japanese traditional performing arts.
🌏 Enjoy Japanese traditional arts without borders, available not only in Japanese but in multiple languages.
🌟 A supreme "Yose" (traditional variety theater) experience featuring the three major narrative arts—Kodan, Rakugo, and Rokyoku—alongside Gidaya-bushi storytelling.
🎁 A special commemorative "Tenugui" (traditional hand towel) for all attendees!
General Info
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, May 23 | Doors open at 1:00 PM, Performance starts at 1:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 3 hours (including intermission)
📍 Location: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, Box 1000
🗨️ Performers: Gosakaido Kumosuke, Kanda Shorui, Kyoyama Koejiwaka, Tsuruzawa Tsugaju
👤 Age requirement: All ages welcome
♿ Accessibility: For guests requiring wheelchair access or assistance, please contact 0570-022-030 before purchasing your tickets.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Japanese traditional performing arts have a long history, with multiple narrative and storytelling genres. This performance brings together the three major storytelling arts—Kodan, Rakugo, and Rokyoku—with Gidaya-bushi, a representative style of Jyoruri, to create an unprecedentedly luxurious "Yose" experience. The stage will feature a gathering of "National Treasure" legends of the Reiwa era. Enjoy a rare and lavish experience immersed in the world’s highest level of storytelling by masters such as Gosakaido Kumosuke, Kanda Shorui, Kyoyama Koejiwaka, and Tsuruzawa Tsugaju.
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