6th Rakuichi Rakuza: Performing Arts as Expression, Wish, and Prayer
The 6th Rakuichi Rakuza ("Gakuichi Gakuza"), subtitled "Performing Arts as Thought, Wish, and Prayer," is a one-day traditional Japanese performing-arts showcase held November 28, 2026 at the National Noh Theatre (Kokuritsu Noh Theatre) in Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, starting at 2:00pm. Part One features Amami island folk singing by Hirata Marina, erhu (kokyu) by Wakabayashi Michiko, and Tsugaru shamisen; Part Two includes a memorial tribute performance by kyogen/dengaku artist Ota Raku and a special display of nationally-designated color Gigaku masks. The event is organized by the NPO ACT.JT (led by kyogen actor Nomura Man), which runs the recurring Rakuichi Rakuza series. Reserved seating ranges from about ¥2,500 (ages 22 and under, side seats) to ¥5,000 (front seats).
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