Bunkamura Latest News: Shuji Terayama's Phantom Work Revived with Kunio Sugihara's Direction in Musical "The Lion-Beat" Grand Opening, "Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" Premiere Report Released, and More
Bunkamura announces the grand opening of the musical "The Lion-Beat," a revival of Shuji Terayama's phantom play directed by Kunio Sugihara after 61 years. The update also includes the release of the premiere report for the Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi," the launch of the 3rd term of "Cocoon Actors Studio," Suzuki Matsuo's Kikuta Kazuo Drama Award, May exhibitions at Bunkamura Gallery, and a movie tie-up drink at the Le Cinéma Shibuya Miyashita cafe, providing a comprehensive update on its diverse cultural activities.
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The Phantom Play Unleashed into the Reiwa Theater World: Musical "The Lion-Beat" Performance
October 4 (Sun) - October 20 (Tue), 2026 / THEATER MILANO-Za (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower 6F)
Shuji Terayama, a master of Japanese theater, wrote a phantom play for a single performance, which will now be staged for the first time in 61 years under the direction of Kunio Sugihara. The cast features Taiyu Niihara in the lead role and Kana Kita as the heroine, both next-generation talents, further complemented by seasoned actors with diverse careers such as Shunsuke Tanaka, Katsuya, Koji Sato, Yoshinori Okada, Tomorowo Taguchi, and Satoshi Hashimoto, who will add depth to the production.
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"Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" Stage Photos & Premiere Report Now Available
May 3 (Sun/Holiday) - May 26 (Tue), 2026 / THEATER MILANO-Za (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower 6F)
The Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" has finally opened. Stage photos and a premiere report are now available on the official website. This performance, full of energy and entertainment, including aerial stunts (Chunori) and quick changes (Hayagawari), will run until May 26 (Tue).
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"Cocoon Actors Studio" 3rd Term Begins
The "Cocoon Actors Studio," a learning space for young actors, commenced its 3rd term on April 1. The public performance by the 3rd term students, "Ensemble Days -They too have names-," will be staged in December 2026, directed by Ryo Horikoshi (Ayame Juhachiban), who newly joined as a resident lecturer this term.
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Suzuki Matsuo Receives the 51st Kikuta Kazuo Drama Award
Suzuki Matsuo received the Kikuta Kazuo Drama Award for his achievements in writing and directing Bunkamura-sponsored January 2026 performance "Welcome to the Quiet Room The Musical" and for writing and music in the March performance "Ensemble Days -They too have names-."
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Bunkamura Gallery 8 / May Exhibitions
"Hiroshi Nagai Exhibition TRAVELLING NORTH Commemorating New Woodblock Print Publication" May 1 (Fri) - May 17 (Sun), 2026
"Koji Yoshioka Exhibition Journey of Colors - Depicting Paris, Giverny, Chartres -" May 22 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
May features exhibitions where visitors can see a new side of popular artists. The "Hiroshi Nagai Exhibition" will unveil new woodblock prints focusing on new expressions, including seasonal scenery of Japan's northern regions, a departure from his previous works reminiscent of the West Coast. The "Koji Yoshioka Exhibition" will showcase new artistic frontiers with new color expressions and brushstrokes, such as landscapes of Giverny, France, which the artist visited for the first time last year.
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"Les Deux Magots Paris Petit Cafe" Movie Tie-up Drink
At "Les Deux Magots Paris Petit Cafe," a stand cafe inside Bunkamura Le Cinéma Shibuya Miyashita, special seasonal menus are offered. From May 1 (Fri), in conjunction with the release of the movie "Drunk Noodle," "Hypno Pine Soda" is being served. This drink combines several tropical fruit juices with premium vodka and cognac, blended with the fruit liqueur "Hypnotiq" and pineapple juice, then lightly finished with soda.
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October 4 (Sun) - October 20 (Tue), 2026 / THEATER MILANO-Za (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower 6F)
Shuji Terayama, a master of Japanese theater, wrote a phantom play for a single performance, which will now be staged for the first time in 61 years under the direction of Kunio Sugihara. The cast features Taiyu Niihara in the lead role and Kana Kita as the heroine, both next-generation talents, further complemented by seasoned actors with diverse careers such as Shunsuke Tanaka, Katsuya, Koji Sato, Yoshinori Okada, Tomorowo Taguchi, and Satoshi Hashimoto, who will add depth to the production.
See details
"Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" Stage Photos & Premiere Report Now Available
May 3 (Sun/Holiday) - May 26 (Tue), 2026 / THEATER MILANO-Za (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower 6F)
The Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" has finally opened. Stage photos and a premiere report are now available on the official website. This performance, full of energy and entertainment, including aerial stunts (Chunori) and quick changes (Hayagawari), will run until May 26 (Tue).
See details
"Cocoon Actors Studio" 3rd Term Begins
The "Cocoon Actors Studio," a learning space for young actors, commenced its 3rd term on April 1. The public performance by the 3rd term students, "Ensemble Days -They too have names-," will be staged in December 2026, directed by Ryo Horikoshi (Ayame Juhachiban), who newly joined as a resident lecturer this term.
See details
Suzuki Matsuo Receives the 51st Kikuta Kazuo Drama Award
Suzuki Matsuo received the Kikuta Kazuo Drama Award for his achievements in writing and directing Bunkamura-sponsored January 2026 performance "Welcome to the Quiet Room The Musical" and for writing and music in the March performance "Ensemble Days -They too have names-."
See details
Bunkamura Gallery 8 / May Exhibitions
"Hiroshi Nagai Exhibition TRAVELLING NORTH Commemorating New Woodblock Print Publication" May 1 (Fri) - May 17 (Sun), 2026
"Koji Yoshioka Exhibition Journey of Colors - Depicting Paris, Giverny, Chartres -" May 22 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
May features exhibitions where visitors can see a new side of popular artists. The "Hiroshi Nagai Exhibition" will unveil new woodblock prints focusing on new expressions, including seasonal scenery of Japan's northern regions, a departure from his previous works reminiscent of the West Coast. The "Koji Yoshioka Exhibition" will showcase new artistic frontiers with new color expressions and brushstrokes, such as landscapes of Giverny, France, which the artist visited for the first time last year.
See details
"Les Deux Magots Paris Petit Cafe" Movie Tie-up Drink
At "Les Deux Magots Paris Petit Cafe," a stand cafe inside Bunkamura Le Cinéma Shibuya Miyashita, special seasonal menus are offered. From May 1 (Fri), in conjunction with the release of the movie "Drunk Noodle," "Hypno Pine Soda" is being served. This drink combines several tropical fruit juices with premium vodka and cognac, blended with the fruit liqueur "Hypnotiq" and pineapple juice, then lightly finished with soda.
See details
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