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From October 17 to November 15, 2026, YATTOKAME FESTIVAL DOORS returns to Nagoya for its 14th edition, filling castles, historic restaurants, parks, and streets with traditional performing arts, wagashi tours, walking programs, and lectures. Ticket sales for the various programs begin September 11.
The Naritaya family's first joint national kabuki tour, The Road to Tradition, opened on August 21, 2026 at Kanazawa Kagekiza Theater, featuring an all-premiere program across 11 performances at 6 venues nationwide through August 30.
Kabuki star Ichikawa Danjuro performs Dannoura Kabuki at a special venue overlooking Dannoura in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, on November 6 and 7, 2026, the finale of the three-year Yamaguchi Drama Tourism project.
Gakken has revealed the cover of Learning Kabuki for the First Time with Sanrio Characters, a cute and easy-to-understand kabuki guidebook arriving September 17, 2026, that also features a talk between the supervisor of Sanrio Puroland's KAWAII KABUKI stage show and the president of Sanrio Entertainment.
Earphone Guide’s Quick Guide to Kabuki, a beginner-friendly kabuki primer edited by Kumadorin Chaya, the community site run by Earphone Guide Co., Ltd., and written by Masayuki Nakamura, goes on sale in bookstores nationwide and online on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from publisher JMAM.
Navi Tomo will host a special guided tour at Shochiku Otani Library on September 11, 2026, with specialist staff introducing rare kabuki-related scripts, programs, and stage photographs, plus an original, non-sale library goods gift for participants.
Kyoritsu Maintenance has pre-opened Natural Hot Spring Hekiho-no-Yu Dormy Inn Komatsu near Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring a natural hot spring bath, Kabuki-inspired interior design, and a breakfast buffet built around local specialties.
Five iconic kabuki dance pieces from Nippon Columbia's catalog have been released as digital-only singles on May 27, offering an accessible way to experience classic kabuki dance music following renewed interest sparked by the 2025 film Kokuhō.
Three types of decorative trays made from real kabuki stage costumes worn in the dance piece "Otsue Dojoji" go on sale from June 3, 2026, at the Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo shop in the Kabukiza basement and via the Shochiku online store.
Two new acrylic keychains and other merchandise featuring Kabukinyantaro dressed in costumes from classic kabuki performances go on sale starting April 9, 2026.
The Otabi Festival is a spectacular spring event held annually in May in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring children's kabuki performed on ornate floats and a breathtaking golden float procession lit up at night.
From luxury department stores and free art galleries to high-end sushi counters and old-school coffee shops, here are the best things to do in Ginza for first-time visitors and repeat travelers.
Hotel Amanek Ginza East in Tokyo's Ginza district is hosting a kabuki-themed kumadori mask-making workshop on March 8, 2026, where hotel guests can learn about the art of kabuki face painting and create their own masks.
A special premiere screening of Cinema Kabuki's latest work The Love Suicides at Sonezaki will be held at MOVIX Kyoto on March 23rd, featuring a stage greeting by Nakamura Ganjiro and Nakamura Ichitaro before the film.
Experience the spectacular Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitori Dochu Gojusantsugi" with premium seating and hotel dining from May 3 to 26, 2026
Popular event returns! Experience Cinema Kabuki screening with expert commentary, guided tour of Kabuki-za, lunch, and souvenirs on February 24, 2026.
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has launched the second collaboration with Katanukiya, featuring the "Kabuki Panda Baum Renjishi." Available from November 6, 2025, at Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo stores and Katanukiya Ginza Main Store.
Asakusa Hanayashiki announces the launch of A3 (Asakusa Amusement & Arts), a new art entertainment project featuring a fusion of traditional and contemporary performing arts. The first stage production opens in January 2026.
A special exhibition showcasing the charm of Kabuki through one of the three great masterpieces, "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura," will be held at Kabuki-za Tower from October 1 to November 16.
Tokyo is a metropolis with deep cultural attractions. On this page, we introduce six must-see cultural spots in Tokyo, a city where tradition and modernity merge, from old Japanese traditions to landmarks that symbolize and allow you to experience Japan’s unique culture! Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Kabukiza Theatre (歌舞伎座) Kabuki is a […]
Dotonbori is one of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, with its lively shopping district and restaurants. The area is home to the famous Glico sign and other colorful neon lights that add color to the night. This article introduces some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Dotonbori area, as well as places where you […]