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EVENT COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA Special Evening Performance
Japanese Traditional Music Concert in OSAKA
〜 Resonance of Japanese Musical Instruments 〜
Enjoy innovative fusion between traditional and contemporary popular music; Kawachi Ondo folksongs from Osaka, Okinawan music, and popular music featuring Japanese instruments.
Part 1Kawachi Ondo Meets Okinawan Music
Kawachi Ondo has been evolving as popular folk songs, originated in Kawachi Region in Osaka, since 400 years ago. Okinawan music has its unique history and melodies. Both have been beloved and enjoyed among Japanese people. Now, it’s time to introduce them to the world.
- Performers:
- KAWACHIYA Kikusuimaru、Celebration Champloo
- Songs:
- Hana, Kawachi Ondo de Yoru wo Buttobase, and more
Part 2Special Live Performance of Japanese Instruments
A special live performance by the Ryoma Quartet, blending traditional Japanese instruments with a violin, creating completely new Japanese style music for audiences in and outside Japan.
- Performers:
- Ryoma Quartet
- Songs:
- YAMATO, Venus, and more
Admission free
- Date and time:
- Concert begins at 20:00 (doors open at 19:30), Friday, November 24, 2023
- Venue:
- TT Hall at Cool Japan Park Osaka
3-6 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Use the 2D barcode or URL to apply.
https://forms.office.com/r/LxtcuZ0GEA
- Application period:
- 10:00 a.m. Nov. 1 to 5:00 p.m. Nov. 23, 2023.
- Seats:
- Approx. 600 available (first come first served basis)
- Application will close when reaching the capacity.
- Reservation of specific seats is not available.
- Application results will be notified by email.
- Those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This project is being commissioned under the Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 (Commissioned-type) program for fiscal year 2023.
The Osaka Prefectural and City governments and the Osaka Culture and Arts Projects Organizing Committee are striving to create an environment in which everyone can enjoy Osaka’s diverse arts and culture during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
This project is a part of that effort, in which we endeavor to improve the environment for universal enjoyment of entertainment, e.g., through nighttime performances and multilingual commentary.
COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA
World-class stage entertainment is brought to the world from Osaka! This facility opened in Osaka Castle Park on February 23, 2019, as a new entertainment hub in Osaka.
Official website: https://cjpo.jp/
Special access of Yamamoto Noh Theater
A special tour of the Yamamoto Noh Theater, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Visitors can also enjoy special displays and activities, like trying on Noh masks and costumes.
Admission free
- Date and time:
- Nov. 27 – Dec. 10, 2023 ※Closed on Dec. 3
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ※No reservations required (except for groups of 10 or more). - Venue:
- Yamamoto Noh Theater
1-3-6, Tokui-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Getting There
5 min walk from Exit 4 of Tanimachi 4-chome Sta.(C18, T23) on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi and Chuo Lines. From the exit, head north along Tanimachi-suji Ave. Turn left at the first corner (Hotel Sun White). Cross a street and it's immediately on your left.
This event is a 2023 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 project held under commission.
The Osaka Prefectural and City governments and the Osaka Culture and Arts Projects Organizing Committee are striving to create an environment in which everyone can enjoy Osaka's diverse arts and culture during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
This project is a part of that effort, in which we endeavor to improve the environment for universal enjoyment of entertainment, e.g., through early morning opening and content that meets a diverse range of tastes, such as costume try-ons.
Yamamoto Noh Theater
A Noh theater, which nestles in an Osaka business district. Built in 1927, its near-century of history has been eventful. It burnt down during WWII but was rebuilt in 1950. In December 2006, it was officially designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, and remains a priceless example of the Tanimachi Noh Theater tradition.
Official website: http://www.noh-theater.com/
PROMOTION
Q Plaza Shinsaibashi
PR events will be held to promote the CJPO Special Evening Performance Resonance of Japanese Musical Instruments on Friday, November 24, 2023, and the Special Free Opening of the Yamamoto Noh Theater from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 10, 2023.
- Date and time:
- 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023
- Venue:
- Q Plaza Shinsaibashi Event Space (1-1-10, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Tombori Riverwalk (west side of the north end of Ebisubashi Bridge)
Tombori, a spot visited by many foreign tourists, will be the venue for experience-based events and stage performances.
This is an opportunity to experience the culture and arts that Osaka is proud of and to see authentic traditional performing arts free of charge.
- Date and time:
- 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- Venue:
- North end of Ebisubashi Bridge (Dotonbori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
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*Japanese drum performance. For illustrative purposes only. Visitors will see a Noh performance, a Japanese drum performance and a joint performance of Japanese harp, shakuhachi bamboo flute and dance.
Performers:
- Noh play:
- Yamamoto Noh Theater actors
- Japanese drum:
- Japanese drum performance troupe Koma
- Japanese harp:
- Shoko Kikutake
- Shakuhachi bamboo flute:
- Chozan Imoto
- Dance:
- Mayu Shirai
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*Playing a shamisen. For illustrative purposes only. Come and experience traditional Japanese performing arts.
- ■Noh mask
- Experience of wearing a Noh mask and Noh costume.
- ■Japanese drum
- Experience of playing a Japanese drum and its powerful sound.
- ■Knee drum and small hand drum
- Experience of playing a knee drum and a small hand drum.
- ■Shamisen and Japanese harp
- After listening to a performance, have the experience of playing each instrument.