With deeply established traditions in dance, theater and music, Japanese entertainment offers almost too much to keep track of.
But what happens when you mix these performance arts in a modern way?
On May 13 and 14, the performance A Seed: Ichi-Ryu Manbai is set to take place at the Kanze Noh Theater inside GINZA SIX, a fashion center in the heart of Tokyo.
The story is inspired by Japanese mythology, and its presentation encompasses theatrical arts, such as Noh, kyogen, and kabuki, as well as traditions like Japanese flower arrangement. It tells a legend of the beginning of the universe.
The style, however, has a little twist. Using the trendy idea of East meets West, the performance includes aspects of contemporary music and dance. A cello and violin are part of the music ensemble, and ballroom dancers stand side by side with kabuki performers.
The title Ichi-Ryu Manbai encapsulates the meaning that a single seed can eventually produce millions of grains of rice and a great harvest.
It is a project that started in 2015 from the ambition of Yasushi Matsuura to broadcast Japan’s charm to the world. The show came to GINZA SIX for the first time in 2018. Thanks to positive reviews, it’s back for more.
As Matsuura explained, “We got incredibly good reviews last year, bringing us to continue the show this year.”
As the new imperial era began in Japan on May 1, the time seemed ripe for a performance showcasing the best of modern and traditional Japan.
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