{"id":24034,"date":"2023-04-21T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T01:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/?p=24034"},"modified":"2023-04-24T15:36:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T06:36:31","slug":"%e6%9d%b1%e3%82%92%e3%81%a9%e3%82%8a-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/en\/event\/24034","title":{"rendered":"Azuma Odori 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The gates to the world of Geisha, typically closed to outsiders, & nbsp; open once a year for Azuma Odori<\/p>\n

Enjoy the finest in Japanese leisure \u2013  the beauty of the performance, the dancing of the Geisha, and exquisite food and drinks prepared by top-quality restaurants during the intermissions \u2013 at Azuma Odori<\/p>\n

An event that began in 1925  being held for the 98th time<\/p>\n

A total of eight performances & nbsp; held from May 21 to May 23, 2023<\/h3>\n

The Joys of Japan Found in Azuma Odori<\/h4>\n

Do you know about Shinbashi, one of Japan\u2019s few remaining Geisha districts, located in Ginza?
\nThis Geisha district is composed of traditional Japanese restaurants known as \u201cRyotei\u201d and Geisha, and is one of Japan\u2019s premier leisure spots.
\nOnce a year, the Shinbashi Geisha district opens its doors to the Azuma Odori performance hall, a closed world usually reserved only for those in the know.
\nWhen leisure becomes refined and orderly, it is called \u201cculture\u201d.
\nSo they use words to give architecture and interior design an air of sophistication by praising them as \u201cZosaku (one-of-a-kind building)\u201d and \u201cShitsurai (tasteful room decorations)”.
\nThe Geisha district was created by augmenting a space where people enjoy their food and drink to the fullest with singing, dancing, and the beauty of Geisha. <\/p>\n

During the three days of Azuma Odori, Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre is transformed into a Japanese-style restaurant known as a \u201cRyotei\u201d.
\nTake in the beauty of Japan on the stage, enjoy delicious sake and gourmet food during the intermissions, and experience a wonderful festival of Japanese culture here in modern-day Ginza.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Event Overview<\/h4>\n
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\nA total of eight performances from May 21 to May 23, 2023 (Sunday – Tuesday)
\n1st Performance: Start 11:00 – End 12:30 *Not held on May 22
\n2nd Performance: Start 13:40 – End 15:10
\n3rd Performance: Start 16:20 – End 17:50<\/p>\n

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\nTicket Information<\/span>
\nAdvance ticket sales: Starting at 10:00 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023<\/p>\n

Reservations by phone: Ticket Phone Shochiku
\n0570-000-489<\/span> \/ 03-6745-0888<\/span><\/p>\n

Online reservations: Ticket Web Shochiku
\nhttp:\/\/www1.ticket-web-shochiku.com\/t\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Ticket window sales:<\/th>\nShinbashi Enbujo Theatre, Kabukiza Theatre, Minamiza Theatre, Osaka Shochikuza Theatre, Sunshine Theater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n*For information on ticket window sales hours, please contact the venue directly. <\/p>\n

Location<\/span>
\nShinbashi Enbujo Theatre\u30006-18-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061\n<\/p>\n

This Year\u2019s Highlights<\/h4>\n

\n\uff11\uff091) Stage Performance: The Geisha of Shinbashi receive direct instruction and guidance as disciples of the Grand Masters of the three major schools of traditional Japanese dance.
\nEach year, one of these Grand Masters is entrusted with the overall direction of Azuma Odori.
\nTaking the reins this year is Jusuke Hanayagi, the young Grand Master of the Hanayagi School, who will be creating the Azuma Odori stage performance for the first time.
\nThis year\u2019s performance is a two-part play on the theme of Shinbashi throughout the seasons.
\nThe opening act starts with a highly refined performance, with two dances that each create their own unique atmosphere, choreographed by Sakon Nishikawa and Kikunojo Onoe, Grand Masters of two schools of dance.
\nAfter an intermission is the second act, choreographed by Jusuke Hanayagi.
\nThe audience is treated to the traditional dance stylings of the Hanayagi School as it briskly develops through the four seasons and into the new year.
\nThe stage then darkens, signaling the start of the performance\u2019s grandiose finale that embodies the spirit of Azuma Odori.<\/p>\n

2) Before & Between Performances: \u201cRyotei\u201d restaurants in the Shinbashi area each offer their own takes on a menu proposed by Tokyo Kitcho, the restaurant whose founder devised the \u201cShokado Bento\u201d box lunch, including meals served in square ceramic dishes and boxes of appetizers to accompany drinks.
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You can also enjoy the finer points of Ryotei culture, such as exquisite Dom P\u00e9rignon Champagne and carefully selected Japanese sake, as well as souvenirs that can only be found at Azuma Odori.\n<\/p>\n

Points of Note<\/h4>\n

\n*The content described here is subject to change. Your understanding is appreciated.
\n*All prices listed include consumption tax.
\n*As a general rule, refunds are not available for tickets and pre-ordered meal vouchers unless the performance is canceled.
\n*In order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, these performances will be held in accordance with the event restrictions stipulated by the Government of Japan and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as well as the guidelines on infectious disease prevention established by the relevant organizations.
\nFor more information on specific disease prevention measures, available seating, and theater ticket window hours, please be sure to check the official Azuma Odori and Shochiku websites before purchasing tickets or visiting the theater.
\nThose who are physically unwell or who do not cooperate with disease prevention measures may be denied admission.\n<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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