September 5, 2018
Arts Council Tokyo(Tokyo Metropolitan Foundationfor History and Culture)

Arts Council Tokyo Traditional Culture Program

Arts Council Tokyo offers many activities to learn more about Japan

Experience Ikebana, Sashimono, Kimono, Shishimai, andNoh and more exciting traditional Japanese culture!
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) implements various
programs aimed for people who are not familiar with traditional Japanese culture and arts, like foreign
people and children, to freely enjoy authentic traditional culture and performing arts, with the theme of“Approaching Tokyo Tradition.” The Council will hold a Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana), Edo
Sashimono, and Kimono dressing experience for foreign visitors on Oct. 20 and 21, in conjunction withthe Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony taking place at the Hama-rikyu Gardens. The second edition of theShishimai and Acrobatics Experiences will also be held in October at Haneda Airport International
Passenger Terminal. In addition, “Noh ‘SUMIDAGAWA’ -Sound of prayer cradled in sorrow-“will be held inFebruary 2019. Stay tuned for the many exciting programs planned in the coming months.

Organized byArts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan
Foundation for History and Culture)

Supported by and incooperation with

Tokyo Metropolitan
Government

The latest information for programs in the future will be updated on the following official website (in Japanese and English)
webwww.tokyo-tradition.jp

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Arts Council Tokyo Traditional Culture Program■ Traditional Culture Experience Programs for Foreign Visitors Ikebana, Edo Sashimono, Kimono dressing

Workshops for Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana),
Edo Sashimono and Kimono dressing will be held at theHama-rikyu Gardens on Oct. 20 and 21.This is a valuable
opportunity to come in contact with traditional culture ina garden often called a “metropolitan oasis.” Guidance isavailable in English and we will hand out simple manuals
in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.

Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana) experience

Program NameDates

Oct. 20 and 21

11:00-/13:00-/14:00- (40 minutes per session)

Contents

Participants will follow along as instructors show how to do Ikebana. Arranged flowers can be takenhome.

Participation

Advance application not required. (60 per day)

Program Name

Edo Sashimono experience

Admission

FreeDates

Oct. 20 and 21 10:30-/11:30-/13:30-/14:30-/15:30- (40 minutes per session)

Contents

Use traditional sashimono techniques to make wooden chopsticks. Chopsticks can be taken home.

Participation

Advance application not required. (40 per day)

Admission

500 yen

Program
名 Name Kimono dressing experience

開催日時
Dates

Oct. 20 and 21 open 9:30-15:00

実施内容
Contents

Participants will be invited to walk around Hama-rikyu Gardens in furisode (long-sleeved kimono), acasual kimono for women, monpuku (crested kimono) for men, or a kimono for children.

Participation
参加方法
Venue

Advance application not required.

AdmissionFree

Hama-rikyu Gardens (1-1, Hama Rikyu-teien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo); 7-minute walk from Shiodome Sta.
and Tsukijishijo Sta. (Toei Oedo Line) and Shiodome Sta. (Yurikamome Line)■Traditional Culture Experience Programs for Foreign Visitors Shishimai and Kyokugei

For 5 days between October 1 and October 5, a shishimai will parade the International Terminal ofHaneda Airport, and spectators can experience being bitten on the head to receive good luck, andview and take part in traditional acrobatics.
Program Name

Traditional Culture Experience Programs for Foreign Visitors

Shishimai and Kyokugei

DatesOct. 1 to 5, 2018

Venue

Haneda Airport International Passenger Terminal 5F Festival Plaza and 4F area

Contentus
Participation

10:30-/12:15-/14:00- (60 minutes per session)

A shishimai will parade the 4th and 5th floors of the airport, and spectators can also
view traditional kasamawashi umbrella rotating, and take part in the activities as well.
Advance application not required.

Admission

Free*All programs are subject to change depending on schedules.
The latest information for programs in the future will be updated on the following official website (in Japanese and English)
webwww.tokyo-tradition.jp

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Arts Council Tokyo Traditional Culture Program■ Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience and Appreciation Program for Foreign Visitors“Noh ‘SUMIDAGAWA’ -Sound of prayer cradled in sorrow-”“Noh ‘SUMIDAGAWA’ -Sound of prayer cradled in sorrow-” performance will be held on February
23, 2019.
One of the masterpieces of Noh play, ‘Sumidagawa’, was created by Motomasa, the eldest son ofZeami, who is said to be the father of Noh. The story was adapted into an opera entitled“Curlew River” by the British composer, Edward Benjamin Britten, and is widely performed invarious countries. This time, we focus on its dramatic refinement, as well as the Nenbutsu/Buddhist
mantra which cradles sorrow. The program includes a section allowing the audience to participate invoice perfomance of Noh, guided by Noh voice trainer, Yoko Yamamura. In addition, Japanese
literary scholar and TV commentator, Prof. Robert Campbell, will provide commentary on theperformance for those unfamiliar with Noh. A post-performance talk will allow the audience tofurther deepen their understanding of the performance and join the conversation.
Ahead of the performance in February, a workshop will be held for members of the press toexperience Noh. Please see the next page for more details.
■Program Overview
Dates

Feb. 23, 2019; Doors open at 12:00, and performances start at 13:00
Roppeita XIV Commemorative Noh Theatre (Kita Noh Theatre)
4-6-9, Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Tel:03-3491-8813
Access:7-minute walk from Meguro Sta. (JR, Tokyu Meguro, Toei Mita, and Tokyo MetroNamboku Lines)

Venue(1st Floor) General: 3,000 yen; Student:1,500 yen(2nd Floor) General: 2,500 yen; Student: 1,200 yen

TicketOn Sale fromOct. 23,2018
13:00 Commentary
Commentary on the Sumidagawa Noh performanceby Prof. Robert Campbell (in English with Japaneseinterpretation).

Contents

Robert Campbell

13:30 Noh Vocalizing Experience
Japanese voice training by Yoko Yamamura.
A Nenbutsu/Buddhist mantra lesson by Kita school
Noh actor (with English interpretation).

Yoko Yamamura

14:15 to 15:30 Performance
Noh ‘Sumidagawa’ (with English subtitles)
15:45 to 16:15 Post-Performance Talk (open participation)
Topic: “What is the true role of the child in ‘Sumidagawa’?”
Produced by

Roppeita XIV Commemorative Foundation*All programs are subject to change depending on schedules.

The latest information for programs in the future will be updated on the following official website (in Japanese and English)
webwww.tokyo-tradition.jp

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Arts Council Tokyo Traditional Culture Program
Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience and Appreciation Program for Foreign Visitors“Noh ‘SUMIDAGAWA’ -Sound of prayer cradled in sorrow-”

Press Experience Workshop
on Friday , September 14
Ahead of “Noh ‘SUMIDAGAWA’ -Sound of prayer
cradled in sorrow-” in February, a workshop will beheld for members of the press to experience Noh.
We are looking forward to you joining us thisSeptember for this one-of-a-kind experience.

Noh ‘Sumidagawa’Noh Press Workshop Details
Date and Time
VenuePerformers

ContentTakehito Tomoeda

September 14, 2018; 15:00 to 16:00 (registration begins at 14:30)
Roppeita XIV Commemorative Noh Theatre (Kita Noh Theatre)
4-6-9, Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Tel:03-3491-8813
Access: 7-minute walk from Meguro Sta. (JR, Tokyu Meguro, Toei Mita, and Tokyo Metro
Namboku Lines)
Kita Noh school actor Takehito Tomoeda, and others

Admission

Free“The Voice of Noh Experience –Sumidagawa-”
The voice performance in Noh is called Utai, and it utilizes a unique vocalization
technique that emphasizes the kotodama (spirit of the word power). Participants willlearn the vocalization and breathing techniques to recite a part of the Sumidagawa
play.

Hands on workshop for the Press –Coverage Application
Roppeita XIV Commemorative Foundation, Roppeita XIV Commemorative Noh Theatre (Kita Noh Theatre)
Addressed to Ms.Shoda (PR Office)

FAX: 03-3491-8999 / Email: info@kita-noh.com

Please fill out the form below and send it by FAX or email to the address above by September 12, 2018.

Company Name:

Publication Name:

Job Title:
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Contact Information for the Noh Press Workshop
Roppeita
Commemorative
Noh Theatre(KitaNohTheatre)
The latest information
for XIV
programs
in the future will be updated
on the following
official
website(in Japanese and English)
Contact:
Ms.Shoda(TEL)
03-3491-8813(10：00-18：00)
http://kita-noh.com/
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