FUJIYAMA: A feast of traditional performing arts

Don't miss this one and only chance to experience new dance pieces, one titled “Hachigome" (Eighth station of the mountain) based on one of the symbols of Japanese beauty, Mt Fuji (FUJIYAMA), and a traditional dance/sword fight combination titled “Yamato Takeru Tsurugi no Isaoshi.”

Kanjuro Fujima introduces a star-studded cast for this performance, while Karoku Yanagiya will present a rakugo (traditional comic storytelling) performance on the theme of the New Year. Yaji and Kita, characters from the 19th century comic novel "Tokai Dochu Hizakurige," present the show in a way that makes it easy to understand.

There will be an "experience area" in the theater, featuring a lion dance and other New Year traditions.

Venue: Meijiza, 2-31-1 Hamacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007 Map

Performance starts at 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)

Tickets: S seat: 5,000 yen (Students: 2,500 yen); A seat: 3,000 yen (Students: 1,500 yen) ／tax included.

Visit the official website for more information and to book in English.