Narrating the Legends of Tono in Kita-Senju, Tokyo
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About this experience
-The World of Tono Interwoven with Storytelling, Performing Arts, and Video-
Tōno Monogatari, translated as “The Legends of Tono”, is a renowned work penned over 100 years ago by the father of Japanese folklore studies, Yanagita Kunio. In Legends of Tono, Yanagita Kunio recorded a plethora of tales from Iwate prefecture’s Tōno region, all recounted to him by Sasaki Kizen. The book contains a plethora of stories about the supernatural, spirits, and strange happenings from the region, as well as a basic ethnography of the locals and their lives and traditions.
In this one-of-a-kind performance, a “Tayū” (narrator) from the Japanese art of puppetry (Bunraku) will recite excerpts from Tōno Monogatari, accompanied by folk dances and puppet shows. The past and present will converge as landscapes from the modern day Tōno will be video projected alongside their descriptions from over a century ago.
Don’t miss this rare collaborative performance showcasing the vibrant culture of rural Japan.
Available options
1st class seats
1st class seats: Seats are located on 1st floor seating area. English brochure is available. Please ask at the reception desk.<br/>Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Narrating the Legends of Tono -The World of Tono Interwoven with Storytelling, Performing Arts, and Video-<br/>Seating position: Seating positions will be left to our theatre.
2nd class seats
2nd class seats: Seats are located on 2nd floor seating area. English brochure is available. Please ask at the reception desk.<br/>Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Narrating the Legends of Tono -The World of Tono Interwoven with Storytelling, Performing Arts, and Video-<br/>Seating position: Seating positions will be left to our theatre.
What's included
Free English Brochure
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Detailed itinerary
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You will see a special performance "Narrating the Legends of Tono" at Theatre 1010 (Kita-Senju, Tokyo).
The National Theatre of Japan presents…
Tōno Monogatari - A special performance blending storytelling, videography, Japanese puppetry, and folk performing arts.
We look forward to welcoming you in Theatre 1010.
* English brochure is available. Please ask at the reception desk.
* The time is estimates and could vary.
What's not included
Transportation to the Theatre
Available languages
Written guide
JA
EN
Important information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are coming in a wheelchair, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can provide wheelchair-accessible seating.
Important notes
The performance venue is Theatre 1010 (Kita-Senju, Tokyo). The venue is located on the 11th floor of Kita-Senju 0101(Marui). Please make sure you are in the right place.
The nearest station: Kita-Seju Station (JR Joban Line JJ 05 / Tokyo-Metro Hibiya Line H22 / Tokyo-Metro Chiyoda Line C18 / Tobu Skytree Line TS09 / Tsukuba-Express Line TX05)
To enter the theatre, it is necessary to exchange the ticket issued by Viator for the ticket issued by the theater. Please pick up your ticket at the entrance of Theatre 1010 on the day of the performance. At that time, our staff will ask for the name of the customer who made the reservation. For details, please ask the staff at the entrance of Theatre 1010.
* Please allow plenty of time to pick up your tickets.
* The time is estimates and could vary.
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