Hosts Perform Japanese Dance in the Heart of Kabukicho! Smappa!Group Host Japanese Dance Group "Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" Fan Club Launch Performance
Smappa!Group's host Japanese dance group "Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" will hold a performance to commemorate the launch of their fan club on May 27, 2026, at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. This is a unique initiative to promote Japanese culture from Kabukicho.
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Smappa!Group (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Kabukicho), advocating "Japanese culture from Kabukicho" and "creating and nurturing a place in Kabukicho not just for fleeting entertainment, but for cultural creation and establishment."
In line with this, Smappa!Group's host Japanese dance group "Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" will hold a commemorative performance for the launch of their fan club on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at FIRST STAGE in "Shinjuku Kabuki Hall ~ Kabuki Yokocho" on the 2nd floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.
"Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" — Japanese Culture from Kabukicho
This is a Japanese dance group formed by Smappa!Group hosts. It was established in June 2024, driven by the vision of Smappa!Group Chairman Maki Tezuka, who believes that "in Kabukicho, which was once planned to host the Kabuki-za theater, it is the role of hosts to become beings who can enjoy the culture and traditional performing arts of the entertainment district as a refined hobby." Under the guidance of Yamamura Wakashizuki, a master of Kamimai Yamamura-ryu, they have diligently practiced every week before work and have held two dance recitals (performances) to date.
The group name is derived from Ihara Saikaku's debut work and the origin of Ukiyo-zoshi, "Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" (1682). The name embodies the aspiration to become a refined person who has mastered elegance, much like Yonosuke, the greatest playboy in Japanese literature, on par with Hikaru Genji.
Koshoku Ichidai Otoko Members (11 members in total)
Maki Tezuka, Aimi Osaki, Takeru, Aki, Jotaro Kujo, Mitsuki, Uta, Teru, Ito, Ryushi, Tiawan
The calligraphy for Koshoku Ichidai Otoko was written by Teru, a host belonging to Smappa! Hans Axel von Fersen. Member Aki has self-published a ZINE of her tanka poems, and Mitsuki is skilled enough to perform rap next to Seiko Ito, who was a talk guest at the first dance recital. Jotaro, as his name suggests, is a Jojo fan and is known for resembling Raoul. Koshoku Ichidai Otoko is comprised of members each with rich individuality.
*Performers are subject to change.
Koshoku Ichidai Otoko Official Fan Club Launched
The official fan club for Koshoku Ichidai Otoko has been launched as a platform to enjoy their activities more closely and deeply, offering the latest stage information and exclusive projects. It will deliver web content showcasing the members' true faces and behind-the-scenes footage that can only be seen here, as well as exclusive benefits and projects for members. This performance is a special night to express gratitude to their loyal fans and future fans, commemorating the launch of the fan club.
Official Fan Club: https://koushokuichidaiotoko.com
Highlights of this Performance — Three Pillars
[The First] The Aesthetics of Gap
Hosts who entertain guests in the night district now don kimonos and perform classical dances. The contrast between the image one has of a "host" and their graceful movements with a fan in hand is what makes this stage so interesting.
[The Second] The Power of Earnest Artistry, Built Through Practice Before Work
This is the result of diligent practice accumulated every week before work since June 2024. The earnestness of the hosts shines through as they tackle classical pieces head-on, such as "Urashima," "Nami no Ue," and "Matsuzukushi."
[The Third] The Inevitability of Kabukicho x Traditional Performing Arts
Kabukicho was once a place where the Kabuki-za theater was planned to be invited. For hosts to perform Japanese dance in Kabukicho is not a coincidence, but an inevitability unique to this town. Koshoku Ichidai Otoko aims to deliver a stage where anyone can easily experience traditional performing arts.
From Yamamura Wakashizuki, Master of Kamimai Yamamura-ryu
I am very pleased to be able to present Japanese dance in Kabukicho, a place where the Kabuki-za theater was once planned to be invited. The performers practice diligently every day. I hope everyone will come and see their efforts.
Yamamura Wakashizuki Official HP
https://wakashizuki.jp/
About Kamimai Yamamura-ryu
Koshoku Ichidai Otoko receives training from "Kamimai Yamamura-ryu." "Kamimai" is a form of "Jiuta-mai" (dance set to Jiuta songs), which includes various types such as "Honkyomono" derived from Noh, "Enmono" themed on love, and "Kokkeimono" featuring animals as protagonists. "Yamamura-ryu" is the oldest of the four Kamimai schools, founded in Osaka in 1806 during the Bunka era. Yamamura-ryu has deep ties to Noh and Ningyo Joruri, and has been widely practiced in households, especially among wealthy merchant women, as a form of etiquette training, particularly in the entertainment districts of Osaka. Junichiro Tanizaki's "The Makioka Sisters" also depicts the protagonist Taeko dancing to the Jiuta song "Yuki."
Performance Details
"Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" Fan Club Launch Performance
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Start: 7:00 PM (approx. 90 minutes / entry/exit allowed during performance)
Venue: FIRST STAGE within Shinjuku Kabuki Hall, 2nd floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
In line with this, Smappa!Group's host Japanese dance group "Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" will hold a commemorative performance for the launch of their fan club on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at FIRST STAGE in "Shinjuku Kabuki Hall ~ Kabuki Yokocho" on the 2nd floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.
"Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" — Japanese Culture from Kabukicho
This is a Japanese dance group formed by Smappa!Group hosts. It was established in June 2024, driven by the vision of Smappa!Group Chairman Maki Tezuka, who believes that "in Kabukicho, which was once planned to host the Kabuki-za theater, it is the role of hosts to become beings who can enjoy the culture and traditional performing arts of the entertainment district as a refined hobby." Under the guidance of Yamamura Wakashizuki, a master of Kamimai Yamamura-ryu, they have diligently practiced every week before work and have held two dance recitals (performances) to date.
The group name is derived from Ihara Saikaku's debut work and the origin of Ukiyo-zoshi, "Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" (1682). The name embodies the aspiration to become a refined person who has mastered elegance, much like Yonosuke, the greatest playboy in Japanese literature, on par with Hikaru Genji.
Koshoku Ichidai Otoko Members (11 members in total)
Maki Tezuka, Aimi Osaki, Takeru, Aki, Jotaro Kujo, Mitsuki, Uta, Teru, Ito, Ryushi, Tiawan
The calligraphy for Koshoku Ichidai Otoko was written by Teru, a host belonging to Smappa! Hans Axel von Fersen. Member Aki has self-published a ZINE of her tanka poems, and Mitsuki is skilled enough to perform rap next to Seiko Ito, who was a talk guest at the first dance recital. Jotaro, as his name suggests, is a Jojo fan and is known for resembling Raoul. Koshoku Ichidai Otoko is comprised of members each with rich individuality.
*Performers are subject to change.
Koshoku Ichidai Otoko Official Fan Club Launched
The official fan club for Koshoku Ichidai Otoko has been launched as a platform to enjoy their activities more closely and deeply, offering the latest stage information and exclusive projects. It will deliver web content showcasing the members' true faces and behind-the-scenes footage that can only be seen here, as well as exclusive benefits and projects for members. This performance is a special night to express gratitude to their loyal fans and future fans, commemorating the launch of the fan club.
Official Fan Club: https://koushokuichidaiotoko.com
Highlights of this Performance — Three Pillars
[The First] The Aesthetics of Gap
Hosts who entertain guests in the night district now don kimonos and perform classical dances. The contrast between the image one has of a "host" and their graceful movements with a fan in hand is what makes this stage so interesting.
[The Second] The Power of Earnest Artistry, Built Through Practice Before Work
This is the result of diligent practice accumulated every week before work since June 2024. The earnestness of the hosts shines through as they tackle classical pieces head-on, such as "Urashima," "Nami no Ue," and "Matsuzukushi."
[The Third] The Inevitability of Kabukicho x Traditional Performing Arts
Kabukicho was once a place where the Kabuki-za theater was planned to be invited. For hosts to perform Japanese dance in Kabukicho is not a coincidence, but an inevitability unique to this town. Koshoku Ichidai Otoko aims to deliver a stage where anyone can easily experience traditional performing arts.
From Yamamura Wakashizuki, Master of Kamimai Yamamura-ryu
I am very pleased to be able to present Japanese dance in Kabukicho, a place where the Kabuki-za theater was once planned to be invited. The performers practice diligently every day. I hope everyone will come and see their efforts.
Yamamura Wakashizuki Official HP
https://wakashizuki.jp/
About Kamimai Yamamura-ryu
Koshoku Ichidai Otoko receives training from "Kamimai Yamamura-ryu." "Kamimai" is a form of "Jiuta-mai" (dance set to Jiuta songs), which includes various types such as "Honkyomono" derived from Noh, "Enmono" themed on love, and "Kokkeimono" featuring animals as protagonists. "Yamamura-ryu" is the oldest of the four Kamimai schools, founded in Osaka in 1806 during the Bunka era. Yamamura-ryu has deep ties to Noh and Ningyo Joruri, and has been widely practiced in households, especially among wealthy merchant women, as a form of etiquette training, particularly in the entertainment districts of Osaka. Junichiro Tanizaki's "The Makioka Sisters" also depicts the protagonist Taeko dancing to the Jiuta song "Yuki."
Performance Details
"Koshoku Ichidai Otoko" Fan Club Launch Performance
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Start: 7:00 PM (approx. 90 minutes / entry/exit allowed during performance)
Venue: FIRST STAGE within Shinjuku Kabuki Hall, 2nd floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower