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Traditional arts in full swing! An evening in Dogo Traditional Performing Arts in Dogo
This content-packed program features four traditional Japanese performing arts in a sort of medley format—Kyogen theater, Ozashiki dance, Wadaiko (Japanese drum), and Jidai Geki Buyo historical dance, all within 70 minutes. The program is designed to be enjoyed even by those who have never had the opportunity to appreciate traditional Japanese performing arts before. In the mini-experience corner, three people will be selected by lottery to try out vocalization exercises with a Kyogen performer and dance as taught by a Geiko. Audio and video recording will be permitted during the event. Although eating and drinking are usually prohibited during traditional Japanese performing arts, drinks will be available during this program. The venue is the Noh stage on the 4th floor of the Yamatoya Honten store in the heart of Dogo Onsen, so the theatrical atmosphere of Noh will make the experience all the more exciting.
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Premium Sports and Cultural Tourism Project with Imabari Castle, Japan’s Strongest Castle
Imabari City is centrally located and faces out toward the Seto Inland Sea. It is renowned throughout the world for its beautiful scenery of scattered islets and islands. This area was a key hub for maritime traffic in ancient times, connecting the east and west ends of the Seto Inland Sea. The Murakami Kaizoku pirates, Japan's largest group of pirates, were active in this region during the medieval period. Imabari Castle was built by one of Japan's master castle builders, Todo Takatora, in the early modern period to take back control of maritime traffic. The castle was a crowning achievement of the coastal castle style.
A special stage set against the backdrop of the magnificent and illuminated castle tower of Imabari Castle will be erected for the Kabuki performances. Kabuki, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a combination of traditional Japanese music and dance. Ichikawa Danjuro XIII, one of the leading stars of Kabuki, will give a special performance of one of the definitive masterpieces of Kabuki entitled Renjishi (with English audio guide).
Guests will be treated to traditional Japanese hospitality alongside this brilliant theater performance, with guides dressed in kimono serving limited-edition Kabuki boxed lunches featuring seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. (Boxed lunches and tickets will be sold separately.)