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Spring Kyogen Play 2008:
Close relationship between
Kyogen play and Rakugo
Ohtsuki Noh Theatre, Osaka
May 2, 4
Annual Spring Kyogen plays draw
cheerful laughter. Rakugo-related
plays are performed this time.
Time: 2nd, 6:30pm • 4th, 1:30pm, 6:30pm
Getting there: Subway Tanimachi line, Tanimachi 4-chome stn, exit 10
Admission: ¥5,500 (All reserved seats)
Tel:06-6353-8988
Bathing Beach Opening
Shirahama, Wakayama
May 3
This bathing beach is the first to open
each season on Honshu. Some events
are planned such as a safety drill, a
ceremony, the first swimming,
cleaning the beach, a beach flags
competition, and a hula competition.
Time: 9am
Getting there: JR Kinokuni line, Shirahama stn • Admission: free
Tel:0739-43-5511
Citizen Boiled Tea Ceremony
Seiryu-en, Nijo-jo Catle, Kyoto
May 3–5
The palace, the painting of fusuma,
and the garden of Nijo-jo castle
designated as national treasures are
shown and also tea ceremonies by
two schools each day are held.
Time: 10am–3pm
Getting there: JR Kyoto line, Kyoto stn, city bus 9, 50, 101 to Nijo-jo mae stn
Admission: ¥2,000 (entrance fee including two seats for tea ceremony)
Tel:075-841-0096
Sunrise Kayak Tour and
Bread Making
Biwako Lake, Shiga
May 3, 5
Paddle a kayak for two persons before
sunrise, and then see the sunrise on
the lake. Those who haven't paddled
a kayak can join this because you learn
how to do it through a lecture. Partici-
pants should bring clothes, a pair of
shoes, and a cap that you don't care
about getting wet and a windbreaker,
rain gear, bathing suits, and flashlights.
Time: 1pm–10am (next morning)
Getting there: JR Kosei line, Hourai stn
Admission: ¥12,800 (sleeping in a tent), ¥14,900 (sleeping in a room)
Tel:077-592-0127
www.bsc-int.co.jp
Monster Viva 2008
Intex Osaka, Osaka
May 3–5
This big fun-filled event provides infor-
mation on traveling, housing, gourmet
restaurants, and hobbies. There will
also be a flea market and a show featur-
ing popular characters. A must to visit
during Golden Week.
Time: 10am–5pm
Getting there: New tram Nanko Port Town line, Nakafuto stn
Admission: Adult ¥1,000/Child ¥500/ Senior (older than 70, ID verification) ¥700/Handicapped and a chaperon free (ID verification)
Tel:06-6612-3773
Super Kabuki Performance-
Yamatotakeru
Osaka Shochiku-za, Osaka
May 4–27
Yamatotakeru was performed first in
February 1986 by Ennosuke Ichikawa
and became extremely popular
because of quick costume changes,
innovative music and wire action that
was all totally different from
traditional kabuki. It was named
‘Super Kabuki. This has been
performed regularly since then and
has entertained 900,000 spectators.
Don't miss this masterpiece!
Time: 11am, 4:30pm
Getting there: JR /Subway Midosuji/Yotsubashi/Sennichimae line, Namba stn, exit 14
Admission: ¥13,650/¥7,350/¥4,200
Tel:06-6214-2211
Dance Fever-European
Urban Dance Meets Osaka
International House, Osaka
May 9
The purpose of this event is to experi-
ence the modern urban cultures of
Germany, France, Spain, Belgium and
Japan. This 7th event introduces Euro-
pean culture through urban dance
that is popular in each country. The
event will culminate in a dance with
the performers and audience together.
Time: 6:30pm–10:30pm
Getting there: Kintetsu Osaka line, Uehonmachi stn, Subway Tanimachi line, Tanimachi 9-chome stn
Admission: ¥1,500 (adv ¥1,000)
Tel:06-6773-8182
Rankyo Festival 2008
Arashiyama, Kyoto
May 10, 11
This is a music festival performed in
a special floor in Oi River. The specta-
tors see the stage and enjoy Japanese
drums, jazz, and noh from the old-
fashioned houseboat while feeling the
spring wind. Open-air stalls will line
the riverbank and craftwork made by
traditional craftsman will be on sale.
Time: 2pm–3:30pm, 6pm–7:30pm
Getting there: Hankyu Arashiyama line, Arashiyama stn, 15-min walk
Admission: ¥2,500 (passage fare)
Tel:075-861-0302
Kondo Akiko & Yamada Yuko
"Rosa"
Uzura Gallery, Kyoto
May 18
The beautiful poems of the Middle
Ages and Renaissance, with musical
accompaniment on recorders.
Time: 2pm–3pm, 4pm–5pm
Getting there: Keihan line, Sanjo stn, Subway Sanjo-keihan stn
Admission: ¥1,500per performance
Tel:070-5500-1011 (for reservations)
http://sound.jp/uzura/gallery_.html
Reading Words
Dragonfly Café, Osaka
May 25
Open mic reading event in English.
Fiction, poetry, etc.
Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm
Getting there: Subway Midosuji Namba stn (see KS Shinsaibashi map, B3) • Admission: free
Tel:06-6226-8217
The 80th Anniversary
Commemorative Performance
in Yamamoto Nohgakudo
Theater
Yamamoto Nohgakudo Theater,
Osaka
May 31
Yamamoto Nohgakudo Theater is the
oldest Noh Theater in Osaka. In 2006
it was designated a national tangible
cultural property. This performance
commemorates the 80th anniversary
of the theater.
Time: 12pm–5pm
Getting there: Subway Tnanimachi line, Tanimachi 4-chome stn
Admission: ¥8,000/¥7,000/¥6,000
Tel:06-6943-9454
Whale Watching
Kushimoto, Wakayama
May-Sep
Kumano-nada close to Shionomisaki
cape is a famous place to watch
whales. About one hour after leaving
Kushimoto port, you can see whales'
bulk. The round trip is about 4 hours
and goes twice a day, in the morning
and afternoon. Please make a reser-
vation by 5pm on the day before you
want to go.
Getting there: JR Kinokuni line, Kushimoto stn, 15-min walk
Admission: Adult ¥7,000/elementary school students ¥5,000/infants ¥4,000
Tel:0735-62-6091 |
