"Dedication, Night Sakura (cherry blossoms) Noh" is a Noh/ Kyogen show performed at Yasukuni Shrine Noh Theater which is the oldest Noh theater in Tokyo. It's held in the early April every year for 3 days and it still happens even if it rains (when the weather is bad, the venue will be changed to another theater such as Tokyo Metropolitan Hibiya Public Hall). There is a rigorous burning ceremony that people called fire magistrates carrying a torch with fire and fire firewood on both sides of the stage in the beginning of every show. The fire was split from the Yasukuni Shrine's God fire.
The dedication at Yasukuni Shrine provides amazing experience to watch Noh with beautiful view of cherry blossom illuminated by the fire. Popular and elegant Noh/ Kyogen acts are selected and performed by the best Noh/ Kyogen actors. You can see this luxury and gorgeous performance only at the dedication at Yasukuni Shrine.
"Dedication, Night Sakura Noh" is a stage you want to visit once, in accordance with the old style called outdoor performance. It will make you think that the tradition of having the show has been continued for 120 years even after a lot of earthquake disasters and warfare. It may also remind you that it will be continued in the future.
It is performed outdoor at night but the stage is illuminated all the way from its entrance to stage. So don't worry about it's too dark and you can't see anything. You will have unforgettable experience.
Minoru Umewaka is a retirement name of Umewaka family who follows Kanze style Noh.
Rokuro Umewaka LVI succeeded to Minoru Umewaka IV in February 2018.
Rokuro Umewaka (born on February 16th, 1945) is a Kanze style Noh actor. He is a member holding a living national treasure of Japan, and a member of the Japan Art Institute. In 2009 he renamed himself Gensho Umewaka.
Known as one of the modern day Noh actor, he has won numerous awards. Also known as being ambitiously working on new work, his performed following acts for the first time: "Yume no Uki hashi" written by Jakucho Setouchi, "Kurenai Ten nyo" written by Suzue Miuchi, "Kukai" written by Masaki Domoto, "Garasha" and "Osaka Castle"written by Tojiro Yamamoto, "Nukata no okimi" written by Akiko Baba, "Nekia" directed by Michael Marmarinus, and "Kakuban" written by Genzo Murakami.
Miura Nomura (born in December 23, 1965) is a famous Kyogen focused Izumi style Noh actor. Lecturer of Tokyo National University of the Arts, Obirin University and Seinenza Theater Company. He is a honorary citizen of Tokyo.
He leads the Manzo Nomura family's organization "Yorozu Kyogen" and as a 9th head of a family, he is active not only in Japan but also overseas.
On the other hand, he's involved in restoration and also creation of new Noh and Kyogen, and pursues potentiality of Noh performance.
He is actively engaged in appearances, directing and collaboration with other entertainment to domestic and foreign contemporary theater work. He also produces performances that look forward to exchanges across styles and families and latter training, and works to spread, develop and improve Noh performances.
The lecturer was Mr. Ryuzo Tasaki who is also a representative of the executive committee who invented "Yasukuni Shrine Night Sakura Noh" and is a representative of the executive committee, who is a general designator of important intangible cultural heritage, and assistant Mr. Fu Tazaki of the entertainment artist.
Kimio Otsubo is a Noh actor. He's 70 years old and, hosted the "70th Memorial, Kimio Otsubo club" at Tokyo Hosho Noh theater.
Kazufusa Hosho (born in 1986) is a Noh actor. He was born in the prestigious Noh family, Hosho family, that continues from the Muromachi period (1336-1573).
He's a supervisor of "Wa no Kai (Wa club)".
After graduating Tokyo National University of the Arts Music Department Music Department, he was succeeded to the family in April 2008.
His hobby is watching movie, taking photo and scuba diving.
His grandfather and XIV sects Herao Hosho, studied under Father · Xixi religious Hosho Iwasaki.
1991 premiere "The West King"
Initial celebration of 1995 "Iwafune"
In 2008 Hosho Flow Twenty - seven Shogun 's Succession, Successful Showing Capability "Okina".
So far "Hiragana" "Ishibashi" "Ran" "Dogenji" "Anzai"
The secret singles of the first son-in-transit "Kiyoshi Takeshi" "Weak mentor twin tone no dance" etc. are held.
Co-starring "Sende" Taneyo Seiwa Mune, "SEMAMARU" Mr. Umewaka Genkoshiba
Recovery ability "Raiden", "Old girl named" Protection "
In addition to putting emphasis on traditional directing, he also performs numerous performances and returning performances with different stages.
He works not only as a Noh master but also as a manager.
He is also focusing on overseas cultural activities.
A number of Japanese Iso 150 anniversary projects participated.
Milan Expo Appearance (2015)
Milan Scala Madame Butterfly Symposium Presenter (2016)
Noh Society Noh Noh (2008 ~), Reading Ability Theater (2011 ~),
NOH-AGE (2009 - 2013)
Kimono x Hakuo Joint Performing Association (2014 -)
Yamagata Shonai Noh Theater (2014 -)
Kagoshima National Cultural Festival (2015)
Flowers at the time of the Hosho Stage project (2011 - 2015), No +1 (2016 -)
The 21st Milano Triennial Expo (2016)
Co-starring 'Others of Genre' 150th Anniversary Japan Orphee '(2016)
Kenkichi Tonoda is a Noh actor.
He was born in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture in 1959 but lives in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. He is the eldest son of Yasusuke Tonoda.
He learned Noh from his father, Kan Hosho, who was living national treasure of Japan.
Besides the classic Noh, he also involves a lot of new songs and restoration. He has performed overseas more than 20 times.
He graduated from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music School of Music and Drama Noh Music. He is Ishikawa sightseeing envoy. Standing member of Tokyo Branch of the Noh Music Association of the Public Interest Corporation, Kanazawa Nohkaku Association member publicly beneficial corporation and member of the Japan Noh music group. He is also an important intangible cultural heritage general designation holder.
There is no schedule or ticket right now.
日本、〒102-8246 東京都千代田区九段北３丁目１−１ Map
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Tokyo", "Nomura Wan", "Nomura Mansai", "Mansaku Nomura", "Manzo Nomura (IX)", "Minoru Umewaka (IV)", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
Content listed above is edited and modified some for making article reading easily. All content above are auto generated by service.
All images used in articles are placed as quotation. Each quotation URL are placed under images.
All maps provided by Google.