[Important] The Life of HOKUSAI: A Non-Verbal Performance Depicting Katsushika Hokusai's Life, "Hokusai Sweets Ticket" Now on Sale!

Katsushika Hokusai, the genius painter who influenced artists worldwide and was the only Japanese person selected among the '100 Most Important People of the Last 1000 Years.' The stage play 'The Life of HOKUSAI,' which portrays his indomitable half-life and received a top rating of four stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will finally have its triumphant return performance in Japan on April 18, 2026 (Saturday) in Asakusa, the sacred ground of Edo culture.

This is a completely new stage art form that is non-verbal (without dialogue), fusing cutting-edge digital projection with live performances of traditional Japanese instruments like taiko drums and biwa, along with physical expression.

What was the true meaning Hokusai imbued in 'The Dragon Over Mount Fuji,' painted on his deathbed? Please experience an overwhelming 70 minutes in the theater as the 'Hokusai Blue' that astonished the world comes alive on stage.

To commemorate the Japan return performance, we are offering tickets in collaboration with sweets inspired by Hokusai. When you purchase a 'Sweets Ticket,' you will receive a souvenir at the venue on the day of the performance. The price is also advantageous, so please choose either the 'Hokusai Monaka' or 'Hokusai Candy' ticket and make your purchase.

'The Life of HOKUSAI' Ticket with Hokusai Monaka

S Seat: ¥10,500 / A Seat: ¥8,500

This set includes 'Fujisan Monaka' from 'Tago no Tsuki,' a long-established confectionery shop based in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The ticket comes with 4 'Monaka' (retail price ¥1,000) featuring Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' on the wrapping paper.

'The Life of HOKUSAI' Ticket with Hokusai Candy

S Seat: ¥10,500 / A Seat: ¥8,500

This ticket includes Papabubble's gift candy (retail price ¥740), inspired by two of Hokusai's most famous works from 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji': 'Fine Wind, Clear Morning (Red Fuji)' and 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' which was also adopted as the motif for the new 1,000 yen bill.

Please purchase the 'Sweets Ticket' from the official website.

Official Website: https://napposunited.com/hokusai_stage/

Premium Curtain Call Allowing Photos of Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' Decided for Evening Performances!!!

A special project exclusively for evening performances has been announced for the stage art production 'The Life of HOKUSAI' Japan return performance.

A premium curtain call, limited to evening performances, will be held with all cast members performing against the backdrop of Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' and audience members will be free to take photographs of this scene.

In this special event, the cast will perform together with Hokusai's iconic 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' which is also utilized in the play, creating a premium curtain call where photography is permitted.

'The Life of HOKUSAI - Japan Return Performance -' will be held on April 18, 2026 (Saturday) at Asakusa Public Hall, Tokyo. We would be delighted if you could pay attention to this event.

Organizer: Nappos United