Kabukiza: 130 years Kabuki
Kabuki-za (歌舞伎座) in Ginza is the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form.
The Kabuki-za was originally opened by a Meiji era journalist, Fukuchi Gen'ichirō. Fukuchi wrote kabuki dramas in which Ichikawa Danjūrō IX and others starred; upon Danjūrō's death in 1903, Fukuchi retired from the management of the theater. The theater is now run by the Shochiku Corporation which took over in 1914.
The original Kabuki-za was a wooden structure, built in 1889 on land which had been either the Tokyo residence of the Hosokawa clan of Kumamoto, or that of Matsudaira clan of Izu.
The building was destroyed on October 30, 1921, by an electrical fire. The reconstruction, which commenced in 1922, was designed to "be fireproof, yet carry traditional Japanese architectural styles", while using Western building materials and lighting equipment. Reconstruction had not been completed when it again burned down during the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake. Rebuilding was finally completed in 1924.
The theater was destroyed once again by Allied bombing during World War II. It was restored in 1950 preserving the style of 1924 reconstruction, and was until recently one of Tokyo's more dramatic and traditional buildings.
The 1950 structure was demolished in the spring of 2010, and rebuilt over the ensuing three years.[3] Reasons cited for the reconstruction include concerns over the building's ability to survive earthquakes, as well as accessibility issues. A series of farewell performances, entitled Kabuki-za Sayonara Kōen (歌舞伎座さよなら公演 "Kabuki-za Farewell Performances") were held from January through April 2010, after which kabuki performances took place at the nearby Shinbashi Enbujō and elsewhere until the opening of the new theatre complex, which took place on March 28, 2013.
Name of Performance: Kabuki-za Yoshinori Akiyo Minutes thirty-one Main Kabuki Kabuki-za
Location: Kabuki-za Theater
Begining: 2018/10/12 (Friday) 10:00
Notes: ※ Please Note : performance effects and seats will be released on the change
※ lounge chair in the first floor (¥ 20,000),
※ B chair in the third floor (¥ 4,000) without handle
※ Children's Services (must be booked in advance) 11/14 days (water), 11 / 18 (Sun.) are eligible. Contact: Mother Company (Child Care Management Company) Moms-Free Calls (weekend from 10:00 to 12: 00/13: 00 ~ 17: 00) 0120-788-222
Limited number of tickets: You can book up to 8 tickets by an application. Application limit 4 times.
Type of seats and fees: top-tier seats: ¥ 18,000
Secondary seating: ¥ 14,000
Third Seats: ¥ 6,000
Payment methods: you can choose in front of reception desk
Credit Cards: Payment will be made at that time of completing application.
Convenience Store / ATM: Please pay before the deadline of show at that time of registration.
Circle K · Sunkus/ ATMs pay per view times
Internet Banking: Please pay before the deadline of show at time of registration.
Delivery 【courier service】: We will deliver within a week after the payment is completed.
FamilyMart: Please pick it up at the Fami port terminal of the shop after 10/12/201 (Friday).
Seven - Eleven: Please receive it at the cashier after 10/12/201 (Friday).
Kabuki (歌舞伎) is a traditional Japanese form of theater with roots tracing back to the Edo Period. It is recognized as one of Japan's three major classical theaters along with noh and bunraku, and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
What is it?
Kabuki is an art form rich in showmanship. It involves elaborately designed costumes, eye-catching make-up, outlandish wigs, and arguably most importantly, the exaggerated actions performed by the actors. The highly-stylized movements serve to convey meaning to the audience; this is especially important since an old-fashioned form of Japanese is typically used, which is difficult even for Japanese people to fully understand.
Dynamic stage sets such as revolving platforms and trapdoors allow for the prompt changing of a scene or the appearance/disappearance of actors. Another specialty of the kabuki stage is a footbridge (hanamichi) that leads through the audience, allowing for a dramatic entrance or exit. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional instruments. These elements combine to produce a visually stunning and captivating performance.
Plots are usually based on historical events, warm hearted dramas, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, or other well-known stories. A unique feature of a kabuki performance is that what is on show is often only part of an entire story (usually the best part). Therefore, to enhance the enjoyment derived, it would be good to read a little about the story before attending the show. At some theaters, it is possible to rent headsets which provide English narrations and explanations.
Traditional show