A special streaming event of

Japanese Musical Theater

streaming:　9/10 (sat) 6:00 ~ 9/20 (Tue) 24:00 JST

【About】

Perhaps the most notable aspect of Wariki founder Katogi’s work is his unique narrative pieces called “Oto-Mai-Gatari” - literally, “Music-Dance-Story”.

Blending elements of traditional folk music, dance, and Kyogen theater, Katogi’s original narratives are at once comedic and ephemeral, exploring contemporary topics while immersed in the world of folklore. Described as a “Japanese Musical” or “Japanese Operetta“, the drama of the human experience unfolds in his unique world where dance and theater, past and present become inseparably one.

“Ohineri” Tip Jar

In the context of Japanese folk performances, there is a tradition of audience members twisting paper around some money and thronging it towards the stage at the end of a performance, much like giving a standing ovation.

If you enjoy what you see here, please consider throwing a small “Ohineri”, or tip, to let us know you enjoyed it!

Thank you for watching!

If you had the chance to visit that special person just one more time, what would you say?

A funny and heart-warming story of the heart, woven together with Japanese folk music, dance and theater.

PErformers

akira katogi（dance/story）　

shunsuke kimura（bamboo flute, more）　

etsuro ono（tsugaru shamisen）

kumiko hirasawa　

mao sakurada