Sonoko Sugimoto's Masterpiece Historical Novel "Yuzuriha no Ido" and 5 Other Diverse Works Performed Daily at "Kurenai no Kai Vol. 9 Reading Festival" - Tickets Now on Sale
The "Kurenai no Kai Vol. 9 Reading Festival" will be held from May 28 (Thu) to May 31 (Sun), 2026, at Art Space Plot. Five diverse works, including Sonoko Sugimoto's masterpiece historical novel "Yuzuriha no Ido," will be performed daily. Tickets are now on sale at Confetti.
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The "Kurenai no Kai Vol. 9 Reading Festival" will be held from Thursday, May 28, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Art Space Plot (1-9-10 Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo).
Tickets are currently on sale at Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taigo Kurematsu).
Tickets on sale at Confetti
Official Website
https://ameblo.jp/tanbe0606/entry-12950799909.html
Since its establishment in 2017, Kurenai no Kai has rediscovered the possibilities and charms of reading plays through various reading styles. This performance, titled "Reading Festival," welcomes Akiyo Yamaguchi, organizer of Sakura no Kai, as a guest, offering a rich program.
The repertoire includes Sonoko Sugimoto's historical novel "Yuzuriha no Ido," Ryunosuke Akutagawa's representative work "Torokko," the world of dark humor in Shinichi Hoshi's "Henken" and Takashi Atoda's "Bara Haitatsunin," and the mysterious tales of Roe Hirayama's "Kaen Tsutsuji" and Kōtarō Tanaka's "Hana no Saku Hi." Kurenai no Kai offers a diverse lineup performed daily.
May 28 (Thu) Daytime: "Hana no Saku Hi," "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 28 (Thu) Evening: "Torokko," "Kaen Tsutsuji," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 29 (Fri) Daytime: "Torokko," "Kaen Tsutsuji," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 29 (Fri) Evening: "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Torokko," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 30 (Sat) Daytime: "Torokko," "Hana no Saku Hi," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 30 (Sat) Evening: "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Hana no Saku Hi," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 31 (Sun) Daytime: "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Torokko," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
Synopsis of Sonoko Sugimoto's "Yuzuriha no Ido," performed daily:
At the confectionery shop Kanazawa Tango in Ueno Hirokoji, business thrived by drawing high-quality water from the Hon'ami family's "Yuzuriha no Ido" across the street. However, a rift formed between the two families with the change of the Hon'ami family head. Edo was originally barren land, and obtaining good water was not easy. The dispute over water escalated into a murder case...
A masterpiece historical novel written based on thorough historical research.
From past performances
Performer Profiles
Akiyo Yamaguchi (Guest)
Actress from Zenshinza
Organizer of Sakura no Kai
Plans and performs reading events approximately four times a year
Highly acclaimed for her readings of Jakucho Setouchi's works
Yukiko Jin
Organizer of Kurenai no Kai
Graduated from Meiji University, Faculty of Literature, Department of Theater Studies
From Dai San Erotica
Studied reading under Sumiko Abe
Awarded the Inabaya Theater Award 2025 for "Yukiko Jin's Reading"
Performance Overview
"Kurenai no Kai Vol. 9 Reading Festival"
Performance Period: May 28 (Thu) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Art Space Plot (1-9-10 Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo)
■Cast
[Yuzuriha no Ido] Yukiko Jin, Yumi Hidaka, Takeshi Takahashi, Mizuho Tahara, Yuji Yamamoto, Yukari Imai, Mariko Hirayama, Reiji Takehiro
[Bara Haitatsunin, Henken] Yuki Kimura, Eisei Sato, Junji Nakano
[Torokko] Yasuyuki Takai
[Kaen Tsutsuji] Yukiko Jin
[Hana no Saku Hi] Akiyo Yamaguchi (Guest, Organizer of Sakura no Kai)
■Staff
Composition/Direction: Yukiko Jin, Music: Takanori Yoda, Lighting: Yuki Yuri, Flyer Design: Hiroaki Furukawa, Flyer Art: Kazuyuki Tanno, Video Filming: Genta Koide, Photography: Kenichiro Tenjinmoku / Tomoko Kosugi, Production Support: Aina Hirata, Planning/Production: Kurenai no Kai
■Performance Schedule
2026
May 28 (Thu) 14:00 / 19:00
May 29 (Fri) 14:00 / 19:00
May 30 (Sat) 13:00 / 18:00
May 31 (Sun) 13:00
*Doors open 30 minutes before the performance
*Performance time is 1 hour 45 minutes
*The program changes with each performance, so please check here before applying.
■Ticket Price
All seats unreserved: 3,700 yen (tax included)
Ticket website "Confetti"
How to purchase tickets and Confetti member benefits
https://service.confetti-web.com
Tickets are currently on sale at Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taigo Kurematsu).
Tickets on sale at Confetti
Official Website
https://ameblo.jp/tanbe0606/entry-12950799909.html
Since its establishment in 2017, Kurenai no Kai has rediscovered the possibilities and charms of reading plays through various reading styles. This performance, titled "Reading Festival," welcomes Akiyo Yamaguchi, organizer of Sakura no Kai, as a guest, offering a rich program.
The repertoire includes Sonoko Sugimoto's historical novel "Yuzuriha no Ido," Ryunosuke Akutagawa's representative work "Torokko," the world of dark humor in Shinichi Hoshi's "Henken" and Takashi Atoda's "Bara Haitatsunin," and the mysterious tales of Roe Hirayama's "Kaen Tsutsuji" and Kōtarō Tanaka's "Hana no Saku Hi." Kurenai no Kai offers a diverse lineup performed daily.
May 28 (Thu) Daytime: "Hana no Saku Hi," "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 28 (Thu) Evening: "Torokko," "Kaen Tsutsuji," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 29 (Fri) Daytime: "Torokko," "Kaen Tsutsuji," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 29 (Fri) Evening: "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Torokko," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 30 (Sat) Daytime: "Torokko," "Hana no Saku Hi," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 30 (Sat) Evening: "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Hana no Saku Hi," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
May 31 (Sun) Daytime: "Bara Haitatsunin," "Henken," "Torokko," "Yuzuriha no Ido"
Synopsis of Sonoko Sugimoto's "Yuzuriha no Ido," performed daily:
At the confectionery shop Kanazawa Tango in Ueno Hirokoji, business thrived by drawing high-quality water from the Hon'ami family's "Yuzuriha no Ido" across the street. However, a rift formed between the two families with the change of the Hon'ami family head. Edo was originally barren land, and obtaining good water was not easy. The dispute over water escalated into a murder case...
A masterpiece historical novel written based on thorough historical research.
From past performances
Performer Profiles
Akiyo Yamaguchi (Guest)
Actress from Zenshinza
Organizer of Sakura no Kai
Plans and performs reading events approximately four times a year
Highly acclaimed for her readings of Jakucho Setouchi's works
Yukiko Jin
Organizer of Kurenai no Kai
Graduated from Meiji University, Faculty of Literature, Department of Theater Studies
From Dai San Erotica
Studied reading under Sumiko Abe
Awarded the Inabaya Theater Award 2025 for "Yukiko Jin's Reading"
Performance Overview
"Kurenai no Kai Vol. 9 Reading Festival"
Performance Period: May 28 (Thu) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Art Space Plot (1-9-10 Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo)
■Cast
[Yuzuriha no Ido] Yukiko Jin, Yumi Hidaka, Takeshi Takahashi, Mizuho Tahara, Yuji Yamamoto, Yukari Imai, Mariko Hirayama, Reiji Takehiro
[Bara Haitatsunin, Henken] Yuki Kimura, Eisei Sato, Junji Nakano
[Torokko] Yasuyuki Takai
[Kaen Tsutsuji] Yukiko Jin
[Hana no Saku Hi] Akiyo Yamaguchi (Guest, Organizer of Sakura no Kai)
■Staff
Composition/Direction: Yukiko Jin, Music: Takanori Yoda, Lighting: Yuki Yuri, Flyer Design: Hiroaki Furukawa, Flyer Art: Kazuyuki Tanno, Video Filming: Genta Koide, Photography: Kenichiro Tenjinmoku / Tomoko Kosugi, Production Support: Aina Hirata, Planning/Production: Kurenai no Kai
■Performance Schedule
2026
May 28 (Thu) 14:00 / 19:00
May 29 (Fri) 14:00 / 19:00
May 30 (Sat) 13:00 / 18:00
May 31 (Sun) 13:00
*Doors open 30 minutes before the performance
*Performance time is 1 hour 45 minutes
*The program changes with each performance, so please check here before applying.
■Ticket Price
All seats unreserved: 3,700 yen (tax included)
Ticket website "Confetti"
How to purchase tickets and Confetti member benefits
https://service.confetti-web.com