“Bringing Japanese Stories Closer to Everyday Life.” A Future Connecting Traditional Performing Arts and People Through Digital Support by Denno Wafu Cyber-JP
Denno Wafu Cyber-JP is working to make traditional Japanese performing arts like Kabuki and Bunraku more accessible by bridging the gap between live stages and digital platforms. Through YouTube content, a dedicated LINE account, and the 'Kabuki Eye' review platform, they aim to transform these arts into a part of daily life.
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We support 'April Dream,' an initiative that aims to make April 1st a day to share dreams. This press release represents the dream of Denno Wafu Cyber-JP Inc.
Denno Wafu Cyber-JP Inc. is engaged in activities to help more people enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts such as Kabuki, Bunraku, Rakugo, Noh, and popular theater.
What we value most is the 'power of storytelling' inherent in Japanese traditional performing arts. We call this 'Japan Dramaturgy.' Traditional performing arts contain numerous stories that resonate across eras and borders, touching on human joys, sorrows, and the relationships within families and society. However, the current reality is that these charms are not fully reaching people, who often feel that these arts are 'difficult' or 'have a high barrier to entry.'
Therefore, we are working to gradually narrow the distance between people and traditional performing arts—and 'Japan Dramaturgy'—by combining real-world stages with the power of digital technology.
One such initiative is our information dissemination on YouTube. We have continuously published explanatory videos, primarily focusing on Kabuki, producing approximately 300 videos to date with over 850,000 total views. We prioritize 'conveying information in an easy-to-understand way' so that even those encountering traditional performing arts for the first time can enjoy them.
Additionally, through our official LINE account, we continuously deliver the latest information, creating an environment where people can naturally encounter traditional performing arts in their daily lives.
Furthermore, our service 'Kabuki Eye' aims to create a system where audiences can write and read reviews, gathering 'people's voices' about performances to serve as a shared asset for everyone. We want to create a cycle where real impressions from those who have actually watched a performance—rather than expert critiques—lead to the next audience member.
In addition to these digital efforts, we are also focusing on creating spaces for real-life experiences.
Through performances at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, as well as Rakugo events and lectures, we have provided opportunities to experience 'live stages.' The atmosphere of the stage, the tension, and the breath of the performers are experiences that can only be obtained by being there in person.
We believe we are currently at the 'seed-sowing stage.'
We hope that as many people as possible will take an interest in, enjoy, and share traditional performing arts with others. We believe that after these small ripples accumulate, there is a future where these arts will reach even more people.
For April Dream, our dream is very simple:
To make traditional performing arts not something special, but 'a culture that can be enjoyed in daily life.'
And in that process, to create a system where more people can get involved and support one another.
We aim for a state where viewers, supporters, and promoters are naturally connected, allowing the culture to continue.
Denno Wafu Cyber-JP will continue to gradually narrow the distance between traditional performing arts and people, and we hope to increase the number of friends who can enjoy and support these arts together.
Denno Wafu Cyber-JP Inc. is engaged in activities to help more people enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts such as Kabuki, Bunraku, Rakugo, Noh, and popular theater.
What we value most is the 'power of storytelling' inherent in Japanese traditional performing arts. We call this 'Japan Dramaturgy.' Traditional performing arts contain numerous stories that resonate across eras and borders, touching on human joys, sorrows, and the relationships within families and society. However, the current reality is that these charms are not fully reaching people, who often feel that these arts are 'difficult' or 'have a high barrier to entry.'
Therefore, we are working to gradually narrow the distance between people and traditional performing arts—and 'Japan Dramaturgy'—by combining real-world stages with the power of digital technology.
One such initiative is our information dissemination on YouTube. We have continuously published explanatory videos, primarily focusing on Kabuki, producing approximately 300 videos to date with over 850,000 total views. We prioritize 'conveying information in an easy-to-understand way' so that even those encountering traditional performing arts for the first time can enjoy them.
Additionally, through our official LINE account, we continuously deliver the latest information, creating an environment where people can naturally encounter traditional performing arts in their daily lives.
Furthermore, our service 'Kabuki Eye' aims to create a system where audiences can write and read reviews, gathering 'people's voices' about performances to serve as a shared asset for everyone. We want to create a cycle where real impressions from those who have actually watched a performance—rather than expert critiques—lead to the next audience member.
In addition to these digital efforts, we are also focusing on creating spaces for real-life experiences.
Through performances at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, as well as Rakugo events and lectures, we have provided opportunities to experience 'live stages.' The atmosphere of the stage, the tension, and the breath of the performers are experiences that can only be obtained by being there in person.
We believe we are currently at the 'seed-sowing stage.'
We hope that as many people as possible will take an interest in, enjoy, and share traditional performing arts with others. We believe that after these small ripples accumulate, there is a future where these arts will reach even more people.
For April Dream, our dream is very simple:
To make traditional performing arts not something special, but 'a culture that can be enjoyed in daily life.'
And in that process, to create a system where more people can get involved and support one another.
We aim for a state where viewers, supporters, and promoters are naturally connected, allowing the culture to continue.
Denno Wafu Cyber-JP will continue to gradually narrow the distance between traditional performing arts and people, and we hope to increase the number of friends who can enjoy and support these arts together.