Kobe Gakuin University Green Festival 2026 'A Gathering to Enjoy Kyogen' - A Stage of Laughter and Tradition

A look at the event held in FY2021

Since 1988, Kobe Gakuin University has been opening the Green Festival to the public for free in the spring and fall, providing an opportunity for local residents to experience various performing arts. We are pleased to announce the 473rd Green Festival.

Please note that performances may be canceled due to weather conditions or other reasons.

■ Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 14:00 Start
■ Venue: Kobe Gakuin University, Arise Campus, Building 9, 6th Floor Memorial Hall
■ 'Program' and Performers
- "Sanbonbashira (Three Pillars)": Sengoro Shigeyama, Ryusei Shigeyama, Toramasa Shigeyama, Hojin Shigeyama
- "Neongyoku (Singing While Lying Down)": Shigeru Shigeyama, Tatsuya Iguchi
- "Koyakuneri (Making Ointment)": Kaoru Matsumoto, Hiromi Shimada

At this Kyogen gathering, "Sanbonbashira" will be performed to celebrate the completion of the new school building, Building 1 (nicknamed ARISE), on the Arise Campus. Since this play is performed for special events such as new building celebrations, opportunities to see it are rare. Furthermore, it will be an incredibly precious performance with Master Sengoro Shigeyama and his sons appearing on stage together. In addition, we intend to bring you plenty of laughter with "Neongyoku," an excellent Taro-kaja play overflowing with the charm of Kyogen, and "Koyakuneri," an unpredictable play where characters compete over the strength of their ointments.

■ Application Method: Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please apply using the application form on the university website.
(You can also apply using the 2D barcode printed on the flyer.)

■ Application Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026

■ Important Notes
- As of the spring of 2026, we have discontinued applications by return postcard; applications are now WEB-only.
- Please use public transportation or nearby paid parking lots.
- Please refrain from parking at nearby stores. *We have received complaints from neighboring stores.
- This performance may be canceled depending on weather conditions. In the event of a cancellation, it will be posted under "Important Notices" on the top page of the university website, so please be sure to check the website on the day of the event.
- We ask that you refrain from applying for and bringing children who have not yet reached school age.

[Green Festival Overview]
In the spring of 1988, the Memorial Hall on our Arise Campus, with a capacity of approximately 700 people, was completed. Since then, we have utilized this hall to hold the "Green Festival," staging artistic works such as classical music, Japanese classical performing arts, theater, and films. Planning is handled by university faculty members with expertise in each respective field, and it is held as an important cultural activity of the university, now entering its 38th year. Presentations by some of the university's extracurricular student groups (clubs) are also held as part of this program. Admission is free. We invite you to spend a fulfilling time at the university's Memorial Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.

Click here for this year's schedule.

■ Contact Information
Kobe Gakuin University, Green Festival Desk (Social Collaboration Group)
1-3-11 Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0045
TEL: 078-974-4569 (Weekdays 9:30-11:30, 13:00-17:00)
Email: renkei_info@j.kobegakuin.ac.jp