Sword dance in the image of sacred mountain Fujiyama.
Very rare chance to see the 20 dancers ( including real Geisha girl ) perform expressing the history of Geisha with the scenery and customs of Nihonbashi Ningyocho, old down town Tokyo.
One of the classical Rakugo stories；heartwarming comedy of little boy and his dad at the Tenjin’s fair in the new year.
Brand new original dance comedy under the theme of Fujiyama.
Fantastic collaboration of traditional dance and sword fight telling about the legend of Yamatotakeru, the hero in ancient Japan and the enshrined deity. Too good to miss !
English subtitles for Rakugo「HatsuTenjin」(ACT 1.3) and Earphone Guide is available for other performances.
New Year is called "Oshogatsu" in Japanese. Oshogatsu is the most important among all the annual events and the family members and other relatives get together.
In Oshogatsu, Japanese children play traditional games and have fun with the toys exist from Edo era.
In those games and toys, wishes for a brighter new year and purifying the children are contained.
Meijiza invites you to feel and experience Oshogatsu at this performance Fujiyama. Don't miss anything !
"Shishimai" (a dance with a lion's mask) walks and dances at the entrance to celebrate the New Year with us all.
You may experience "Tosenkyo", an indoor game of hitting a target with an open fan, which was very popular during the Edo era.
On the same floor (the 2nd of the theatre building), there will be the toy shop which sells the Japanese traditional toys such as "Otedama"(juggling the two beanbag balls), "Koma"(spinning top) and "Fukuwarai"(game like pin the tail on the donkey). You can also try and play some toys and games there.
Beautifully handmade traditional "Hagoita"(battledores) and "Tako"(kites) exhibited in the lobby on the 3rd floor of the theatre building. You may feel and enjoy the atmosphere of Edo era by just looking at them.
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