Even if you don’t quite understand all the intricacies of traditional Japanese performing arts, this annual open-air Noh showcase is worth checking out. Taking place at the roof garden of Futakotamagawa shopping mall Rise, the outdoor theatre will feature two performances.
The first show is a kyogen (traditional comic theatre) piece titled ‘Yobikoe’, which centres on a servant who left his master for a few days without permission. This is followed by the main act, a Noh play titled ‘Kokaji’, which tells the story of how a sacred sword was created. The two performances will be live-streamed on YouTube for those who can’t make it in person.
In case of rain, the stage will move to the nearby Itscom Studio & Hall. Tickets cost ¥5,500 and can be booked online.