The Possibilities of Nihon Buyo: 8th Performance

The 8th performance in the "Possibilities of Nihon Buyo" series, in which Japanese dancer Fujima Ranko (63) takes on challenges such as collaborations with other genres, will be held on November 13 and 14, 2026, at Asakusa Public Hall in Tokyo.

Program

• "Ada Yojin The Barber of Seville": A work based on an opera
• "Moji Shunju": A work depicting the history of Moji in Kitakyushu

Highlights

This ambitious attempt to reconstruct opera, a Western performing art, as Japanese dance offers a glimpse of new possibilities for traditional performing arts. Skilled performers from various schools, including Nishikawa Senzo, Yamamura Tomogoro, and Hanayagi Juraku, will join Fujima Ranko, and all are fully fired up for the performance.

The event is drawing attention as an opportunity to enjoy traditional performing arts in Asakusa.