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Must-See Art and Cultural Hotspots in Japan

Art Festivals & Events

Traditional Japanese Music PerformanceHōgaku Kanshōkai: Nagauta-no-kai / Sankyoku-no-kai

Hōgaku Kanshōkai is a top-class performance event to present the elegant sounds of Nagauta, reminiscent of the Edo Period, and gracious Sankyoku. The exquisite lineup of masters in Japanese classical music, including some Living National Treasures, get together and perform great plays to celebrate the New Year.

Photo courtesy of National Theatre