[Scenting Kabuki Stories] Limited Collaboration Essential Oil Born from "The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki" with Nakamura Hashinosuke and his Two Brothers, and Nakamura Hashigoro
Aroma brand Lovaroma collaborates with Kabuki actors' self-produced performance "The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki" and modern artist Dadaikanou (Nakamura Hashigoro) to release a limited edition essential oil, "Kirito Yoidore," commemorating the event. This initiative aims to recreate the theatrical experience through scent.
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Aroma diffuser brand "Lovaroma" (operated by Koko Inc., headquartered in Tokyo), which expresses "feelings" through "scents", will be selling special collaboration products in limited quantities at the venue lobby in commemoration of the "4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki" independent performance by the three Kabuki actors Nakamura Hashinosuke, Fukunousuke, and Kaanosuke. This is a joint project with Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura, who is also a performer and active as a modern artist Dadaikanou.
Background of the Collaboration: Sharing "Emotions" Beyond Words
Lovaroma Emotions is a project that expresses the "sensations and emotions" embedded in works through scent and delivers them to the recipient. This time, resonating with the passion of "Kamiyacho Kokabuki," which continues to challenge new things while preserving tradition, an attempt was made to encapsulate the world view of the performances unfolding on stage and the atmosphere created by the actors as "scent." We propose a new way to evoke the excitement of viewing a play at home and enjoy Japanese traditional culture more deeply with all five senses.
The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki: The Three Brothers Challenge Two "Sake-themed" Performances
This year's 4th performance features "Uoya Sōgorō," a masterpiece of sewa-mono kyōgen by Kawatake Mokuami, and "Akutaro," a humorous Kabuki dance-drama born from kyōgen, one of the Saruō Jisshu (Ten Plays of Saruō). Both are structured around "sake" as a key theme. The main visual, which is creatively designed each time, adopts the catchphrase "※Please do not give alcohol." in connection with sake being the keyword for both performances. It is an impressive visual with all Kamiyacho Kokabuki members gathered, motifed on the painting "The Last Supper."
The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki: Main visual motifed on "Sake" and "The Last Supper."
Collaboration Essential Oil: A Scent Encapsulating a Story with "Sake" as the Theme
Kamiyacho Kokabuki Collaboration Blend "Kirito Yoidore"
Concept: The tranquility of the cypress stage and the sharpness of a cup of sake. The lingering aftertaste of the performance gently remains.
Keywords: Sake, Sharpness, Lingering aftertaste, Uoya Sōgorō, Akutaro
Background: The tranquility of the cypress stage and the sharpness of a cup of sake. The lingering aftertaste of the performance gently remains.
The refreshing sensation reminiscent of the cypress stage at the moment the curtain rises is layered with the sharp zest of "sake," which is key to the performances "Uoya Sōgorō" and "Akutaro," using the stimulation of lemon and yuzu. The glamour of the art preserved by the prestigious Narikomaya family is expressed with neroli, and the warm emotion after the curtain closes is entrusted to a sweet, woody lingering scent.
Essential oils used: Cypress, Tea tree, Lemon, Amyris, Yuzu, Neroli
Price: 5,800 yen (tax included) *Comes with a limited collaboration postcard
Production Episode: Cypress Rises, Scent Tells a Story
"We infused the world view of Kamiyacho Kokabuki into the scent. The moment we held the prototype, the cypress (hinoki) gently rose, and the scent began to tell a story. In the selection process, we valued intuition and lingering impression, carefully approaching each one with the goal of 'the memory of the stage as scent' as our axis," (from Kamiyacho Kokabuki Management).
Expectations for the Project
"Through the new sensation of scent, we expect the world of Kamiyacho Kokabuki's works to expand more three-dimensionally. By experiencing the story not only visually and audibly but also olfactorily, it should become a deeply resonant experience for each viewer. We hope that this project will open up the possibilities of performing arts and lead to a new, memorable appreciation experience." (from Kamiyacho Kokabuki Management).
Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) Artist Collaboration Essential Oil Series
The "Lovaroma Emotions" series, which resonates with the artistry of Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou), who plays the role of Norizō Iwakami in the 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki performance.
Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou)
Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Narikomaya) / Modern Artist: Dadaikanou
While performing on stage as a Kabuki actor, he also engages in a wide range of expressive activities as a modern artist "Dadaikanou," with the spirit of a "kabukimono" challenging social issues.
1. Kuishibari - KUISHIBARI / Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) collaboration product
2. Ai Kotoba - AI KOTOBA / Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) collaboration product
3. Shiraume - SHIRAUME / Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) collaboration product
Dadaikanou collaboration products and artist details
"The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki" Performance and Product Sales Information
Schedule (4 performances planned in total)
May 1st (Friday) Evening performance 16:00~16:00~
May 2nd (Saturday) Matinee 11:00~12:00~ Evening performance 16:00~16:00~
May 3rd (Sunday) Matinee 11:00~12:00~
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall
Organizer/Producer: Springfield Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Official Instagram: @shokabuki_kamiyacho
Official X (formerly Twitter): @shokabuki_kamiyacho
Background of the Collaboration: Sharing "Emotions" Beyond Words
Lovaroma Emotions is a project that expresses the "sensations and emotions" embedded in works through scent and delivers them to the recipient. This time, resonating with the passion of "Kamiyacho Kokabuki," which continues to challenge new things while preserving tradition, an attempt was made to encapsulate the world view of the performances unfolding on stage and the atmosphere created by the actors as "scent." We propose a new way to evoke the excitement of viewing a play at home and enjoy Japanese traditional culture more deeply with all five senses.
The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki: The Three Brothers Challenge Two "Sake-themed" Performances
This year's 4th performance features "Uoya Sōgorō," a masterpiece of sewa-mono kyōgen by Kawatake Mokuami, and "Akutaro," a humorous Kabuki dance-drama born from kyōgen, one of the Saruō Jisshu (Ten Plays of Saruō). Both are structured around "sake" as a key theme. The main visual, which is creatively designed each time, adopts the catchphrase "※Please do not give alcohol." in connection with sake being the keyword for both performances. It is an impressive visual with all Kamiyacho Kokabuki members gathered, motifed on the painting "The Last Supper."
The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki: Main visual motifed on "Sake" and "The Last Supper."
Collaboration Essential Oil: A Scent Encapsulating a Story with "Sake" as the Theme
Kamiyacho Kokabuki Collaboration Blend "Kirito Yoidore"
Concept: The tranquility of the cypress stage and the sharpness of a cup of sake. The lingering aftertaste of the performance gently remains.
Keywords: Sake, Sharpness, Lingering aftertaste, Uoya Sōgorō, Akutaro
Background: The tranquility of the cypress stage and the sharpness of a cup of sake. The lingering aftertaste of the performance gently remains.
The refreshing sensation reminiscent of the cypress stage at the moment the curtain rises is layered with the sharp zest of "sake," which is key to the performances "Uoya Sōgorō" and "Akutaro," using the stimulation of lemon and yuzu. The glamour of the art preserved by the prestigious Narikomaya family is expressed with neroli, and the warm emotion after the curtain closes is entrusted to a sweet, woody lingering scent.
Essential oils used: Cypress, Tea tree, Lemon, Amyris, Yuzu, Neroli
Price: 5,800 yen (tax included) *Comes with a limited collaboration postcard
Production Episode: Cypress Rises, Scent Tells a Story
"We infused the world view of Kamiyacho Kokabuki into the scent. The moment we held the prototype, the cypress (hinoki) gently rose, and the scent began to tell a story. In the selection process, we valued intuition and lingering impression, carefully approaching each one with the goal of 'the memory of the stage as scent' as our axis," (from Kamiyacho Kokabuki Management).
Expectations for the Project
"Through the new sensation of scent, we expect the world of Kamiyacho Kokabuki's works to expand more three-dimensionally. By experiencing the story not only visually and audibly but also olfactorily, it should become a deeply resonant experience for each viewer. We hope that this project will open up the possibilities of performing arts and lead to a new, memorable appreciation experience." (from Kamiyacho Kokabuki Management).
Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) Artist Collaboration Essential Oil Series
The "Lovaroma Emotions" series, which resonates with the artistry of Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou), who plays the role of Norizō Iwakami in the 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki performance.
Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou)
Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Narikomaya) / Modern Artist: Dadaikanou
While performing on stage as a Kabuki actor, he also engages in a wide range of expressive activities as a modern artist "Dadaikanou," with the spirit of a "kabukimono" challenging social issues.
1. Kuishibari - KUISHIBARI / Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) collaboration product
2. Ai Kotoba - AI KOTOBA / Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) collaboration product
3. Shiraume - SHIRAUME / Mr. Hashigoro Nakamura (Dadaikanou) collaboration product
Dadaikanou collaboration products and artist details
"The 4th Kamiyacho Kokabuki" Performance and Product Sales Information
Schedule (4 performances planned in total)
May 1st (Friday) Evening performance 16:00~16:00~
May 2nd (Saturday) Matinee 11:00~12:00~ Evening performance 16:00~16:00~
May 3rd (Sunday) Matinee 11:00~12:00~
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall
Organizer/Producer: Springfield Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Official Instagram: @shokabuki_kamiyacho
Official X (formerly Twitter): @shokabuki_kamiyacho