Noh for Everyone: Monthly Noh Lecture Special 'Nishiki-ki' by Young Noh Performers Including Yuichi Otsuki, Kanade Narita, and Rintaro Kawamura – Tickets Now on Sale, with SNS Campaigns and After-Talk

The Monthly Noh Lecture Special 'Nishiki-ki' will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Yaraigaku Noh Theater (60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo).

Tickets are now on sale via Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taigo Kurematsu).

Tickets on sale at Confetti

Official website https://www.instagram.com/noh_once_a_month

As a new initiative to make traditional Noh theater more accessible and immersive, we are holding the 'Monthly Noh Lecture Special.'

This performance goes beyond the standard format. The first part features a detailed lecture to deepen understanding of the work, followed by the actual performance in the second part. The content is designed to be easy to understand for first-timers while offering new discoveries for enthusiasts.

The featured piece is the fantastical masterpiece 'Nishiki-ki,' where the obsessive attachment of love transcends time. It is a story of the spirits of a man and a woman who died without conveying their feelings, appearing in a world of mystery and depth.

Prior to the main performance, a solo recitation of 'Hagoromo' (a simple yet refined form consisting only of chanting and a small hand drum) will be presented. This piece, which condenses the musical appeal of Noh, will set the stage for the main event.

Furthermore, after the performance, there will be an after-talk with the performers. Through discussions on the interpretation of the work and behind-the-scenes stories, you can feel the depth of Noh even more.

The venue will also feature merchandise sales and SNS-linked campaigns, creating a space for a new Noh experience that breaks away from conventional frameworks.

Beyond the image of 'it seems difficult,' we aim to make Noh enjoyable for everyone. This performance is intended to be the gateway to that goal.

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13:00 Doors Open / 14:00 Performance Begins

[Part 1] Lecture on Noh 'Nishiki-ki': 'Thorough Explanation of Nishiki-ki'

15:00 Intermission [Part 2] Performance Solo Recitation 'Hagoromo'

Chant: Yoshimasa Kanze

Small Drum: Kanade Narita

Noh 'Nishiki-ki' Lead Actor (Shite): Yuichi Otsuki

Chorus (Jiutai): Bunzo Otsuki and others

Supporting Actor (Waki): Kazuyuki Fukuo and others

Interlude Actor (Ai): Yuki Nomura

Flute: Hiroyuki Matsuda

Small Drum: Kanade Narita

Large Drum: Rintaro Kawamura

Drum: Masato Kodera

[After the Performance] After-Talk

17:30 End (scheduled)

What is the Monthly Noh Lecture?

The 'Monthly Noh Lecture' is a Noh promotion project regularly held in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, aiming to make Noh more familiar.

Centered on young Noh performers, it features a structure combining performance, explanation, and hands-on experience. It is supported by a wide range of people, from beginners to enthusiasts, for its balance of 'ease of understanding' and 'authenticity.'

Incorporating approaches that break away from traditional viewing styles, such as lighthearted talks on stage and introductions to costumes and instruments, it communicates the appeal of Noh from multiple angles. While being held continuously in various locations, it aims to cultivate new audiences and pass on the culture.

It also focuses on disseminating information through SNS and video content, proposing new ways to enjoy Noh in the modern era.

Event Overview

Monthly Noh Lecture Special 'Nishiki-ki'

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Venue: Yaraigaku Noh Theater (60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Performers

●Monthly Lecture Members

Yuichi Otsuki

Kanade Narita

Rintaro Kawamura

●Shite School Kanze-ryu

Bunzo Otsuki

Yoshimasa Kanze

Atsuo Kanze

Hikaru Uzawa

Kengo Tanimoto

Yusuke Ueno and others

●Kyogen School Izumi-ryu

Yuki Nomura

●Waki School Fukuo-ryu

Kazuyuki Fukuo and others

●Flute School Morita-ryu

Hiroyuki Matsuda

●Drum School Kanze-ryu

Masato Kodera

Ticket Prices S Seat: 10,000 yen

A Seat: 7,000 yen

B Seat: 6,000 yen

U25 Seat (B Seat): 2,000 yen

(All reserved seating, tax included)

Ticket Site 'Confetti'

Ticket Purchase Flow & Confetti Member Benefits https://service.confetti-web.com