Tag: Entertainment
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Nogaku – Noh Drama & Kyogen Comic Theatre
Nogaku (aka Nohgaku) is a type of Japanese theatre. Its two components, Noh drama and Kyogen comic theatre, are performed in the same space, including a walkway and stage. Traditional intermission between Noh acts, Kyogen makes the audience laugh in sharp contrast of the formal, symbolic, and solemn aspects of Noh. Nogaku typically features tales…
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Osaka Noh Festa – An Unprecedented Opportunity
Osaka Noh Festa and its unprecedented Noh-on-ship experience fascinatingly showcases the world of Noh to local and international audiences. Since summer, my Japan Travel colleagues and I support ticket sales related to October/November events in Tanimachi, Tenma-bashi, Tenma-tenjin, and Uemachi districts of Osaka city. Learn more below then maybe book the last seats (5,000-10,000 yen…
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Matoi-no-kai – A Rising Music Community
Matoi-no-kai’s founder and his team charmed me during the Ziqqurat concert this afternoon at Saitama Arts Theatre. Their captivating performance audaciously blended traditional Japanese music, reflections about civilization, and elements of the Book of Genesis common to the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. And despite a busy sweltering summer (“only” 36℃ outside today), this…
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[LIVE] Earth Celebration (daily updates till 20 August)
Check this page again tomorrow for updates, and in the meantime check my stories on Instagram at @SebastienPlus 🙂 I’m on Sado Island (Niigata Prefecture) to enjoy its annual music festival Earth Celebration, especially Kodo’s concerts on the evenings of Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August. One will feature a collaboration with an…
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Vienna Boys’ Choir 2024 Japan Tour
Vienna Boys’ Choir 2024 Japan Tour celebrates the 100th anniversary of the world-renowned Austrian music group with angelic voices singing “The Four Seasons” and “Fairy Tales And Other Stories”. Since April, my Japan Travel colleagues and I support the sales of their concerts in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka… Churches and thus choirs being rare in…
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Rock Musical Bleach – Bankai On Stage For Manga Fans
Rock Musical Bleach was my gateway to the universe of 2.5D musicals, a genre I had never experienced. As a Bleach fan and events promoter at Japan Travel KK with a background in facilitating unique cultural experiences (Noh with projection mapping, bespoke Yuranza performances…), attending this show in Tokyo was a revelation. Fellow Bleach fans,…
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Yuranza – One-time-only Performances
Imagine sparking your next event in Japan with a unique performance, a masterpiece tailored for your brand, industry, or theme by Yuranza! I help this fascinating Japanese performance troupe as business development manager for Japan Travel KK. These artists in residence on Mount Minobu do unforgettable concerts at unique venues and performances at MICE events…