Roll Up, Roll Up, Step right this way,...
to the Yattokame Festival, where the city streets become the stage
to the Yattokame Festival, where the city streets become the stage
At last the Yattokame Festival is about to begin.
History, culture, and traditional entertainments, such as Kyogen comedy, cultivated by the Owari Tokugawa clan during the Edo period, have returned to the streets of modern-day Nagoya City. The past, the present, and the future have all been connected, providing an eye opening experience. Voices from the past can once again be heard, and everyday city scenes are set to reveal unusual stories to make you aware of the other “face” of Nagoya, the cultural, imaginative, spiritual, entertaining side handed down from long ago.
For the Yattokame Festival, the entire city becomes a living stage. Old traditions and performing arts bring wonder and laughter back to the city streets of Nagoya! So,..Roll up, roll up, step right this way,….
Yattokame Festival committee.
History, culture, and traditional entertainments, such as Kyogen comedy, cultivated by the Owari Tokugawa clan during the Edo period, have returned to the streets of modern-day Nagoya City. The past, the present, and the future have all been connected, providing an eye opening experience. Voices from the past can once again be heard, and everyday city scenes are set to reveal unusual stories to make you aware of the other “face” of Nagoya, the cultural, imaginative, spiritual, entertaining side handed down from long ago.
For the Yattokame Festival, the entire city becomes a living stage. Old traditions and performing arts bring wonder and laughter back to the city streets of Nagoya! So,..Roll up, roll up, step right this way,….
Yattokame Festival committee.
- Yattokame Festival Opening Stage
The God of Laughter descends on Nagoya for the opening of the Yattokame Festival! Old Nagoya was often enlivened by the thriving performing arts, and so laughter was a way of life. Once again, Nagoya is set to become a vibrant and happy city, as the Yattokame Festival opens with a lively, and entertaining set of performances.
- Dates
- Friday October 30, 2015. From 5:30pm
- Venue
- Nadia Park 2nd Floor Atrium
- Hosts
- Koike Rinrin and Ichikawa Tomoya
Performance In The City
From the beginning…
Much of Japan’s performing arts emerged from the bustling streets from which the performers formed a cultural community. The modern day streets still maintain that culture, and this is where this project was born. The performances in this project re-ignite the traditions!
Much of Japan’s performing arts emerged from the bustling streets from which the performers formed a cultural community. The modern day streets still maintain that culture, and this is where this project was born. The performances in this project re-ignite the traditions!
Traditional Performing Arts
The world of Japanese performing arts is very deep indeed.
The art of Noh was patronized by the ruling samurai caste, and admired by the townsfolk. Without seeing it, you cannot fully appreciate its traditional role or craft, nor can you understand the roots of this city. The world of Noh is a world beyond your wildest dreams, a world that lives on, in Nagoya City.
The art of Noh was patronized by the ruling samurai caste, and admired by the townsfolk. Without seeing it, you cannot fully appreciate its traditional role or craft, nor can you understand the roots of this city. The world of Noh is a world beyond your wildest dreams, a world that lives on, in Nagoya City.
Study In The City
Introduction to “Nagoya Studies”
Follow the footprints of history through the city to discover secrets, stories and valuable cultural heritage. You’ll see the city in a different light having seen, heard, touched and experienced on this fascinating and enjoyable course.
Follow the footprints of history through the city to discover secrets, stories and valuable cultural heritage. You’ll see the city in a different light having seen, heard, touched and experienced on this fascinating and enjoyable course.
City History Walking Tour
Time Travel with Experts
Nagoya City’s most knowledgeable, expert guides take you to see treasured historical and cultural places and things that very few know about! With the guides’ fascinating explanations, and a little imagination, you can feel yourself slipping back in time to Old Nagoya.
Nagoya City’s most knowledgeable, expert guides take you to see treasured historical and cultural places and things that very few know about! With the guides’ fascinating explanations, and a little imagination, you can feel yourself slipping back in time to Old Nagoya.
Tsuji Kyogen (Traditional Street Comedy Skits) ~Big Laughs in a Big City~
The comedy performing art of Kyogen originated in Nagoya with the formation of the Izumi Ryu performance troupe. It remains Japans’ oldest remaining form of comedy performance, unchanged since the days of old. The charming characters are lovable, and deliver one great laugh after another. While Kyogen was performed in Noh theatres, Tsuji Kyogen was performed on the streets, and so returns to its roots for the Yattokame Festival.
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 31 (Saturday) | from 3pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 2 (Monday) | from 6pm. | Chunichi Building, 1st floor lobby. |
| November 3 (Holiday Tuesday) | from 1pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
| November 6 (Friday) | from 6pm. | Otsu Street Electrical Power Building （Otsu Dori Denki Building） |
| November 8 (Sunday) | from 2:30pm. | Aeon Mall Atsuta |
| November 9 (Monday) | from 6pm. | Oasis 21, Galaxy Platform （Ginga no Hiroba） |
| November 10 (Tuesday) | from 6pm. | DoCoMo Smartphone Lounge |
| November 12 (Thursday) | from 6pm. | Oasis 21, Galaxy Platform （Ginga no Hiroba） |
| November 13 (Friday) | from 6pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
| November 16 (Monday) | from 6pm. | Chunichi Building, 1st floor lobby. |
| November 19 (Thursday) | from 6pm. | DoCoMo Smartphone Lounge |
| November 20 (Friday) | from 6pm. | Otsu Street Electrical Power Building （Otsu Dori Denki Building） |
| November 21 (Saturday) | 14：30～ |
Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
| November 21 (Holiday Monday) | 15：00～ | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
- Featuring
- Inoue Matsujiro, Sato Yu, Sato Tomohiko, Nomura Matasaburo, and others.
- Tentative Program
- Total 14 songs performed (different programs each day)
Street Kabuki The Story of Nagoya Sansaburo and Izumono no O-Kuni – Originators of Kabuki, - Special Performance.
Nagoya Sansaburo
Waseda University Collection.
Waseda University Collection.
Nagoya Sansaburo (?-1603) and his wife, Izumo no Okuni are said to have been the founders of Kabuki. Born in Owari during the Azuchi Momoyama period of civil war, Nagoya Sansaburo was a most handsome and flamboyant samurai warrior. While little is known of his factual life, Izawa Motohiko, author of a paradoxical history of Japan, penned this stage adaptation, which will be performed, featuring two of Nagoya’s leading traditional dance masters.
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 3 (Holiday Tuesday) | from 3pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
| November 8 (Sunday) | from 1pm. | Aeon Mall Atsuta |
| November 5 (Sunday) | from 2:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 21 (Saturday) | from 1pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
- Scripted
- Nishikawa Kazumasa (Master, Nishikawa- Ryu, Traditional Japanese Dance Company)
- Produced
- Nishikawa Kazumasa (Master, Nishikawa- Ryu, Traditional Japanese Dance Company)
- Starring
- Nishikawa Kazumasa (Master, Nishikawa- Ryu, Traditional Japanese Dance Company)
- Co-Starring
- Kudo Kurakagi (Master, Kudo-Ryu, Traditional Japanese Dance Company)
Conceived and produced by Izawa Motohiko
Izawa Motohiko was born in Nagoya in 1954. A graduate of Waseda University Faculty of Law, he is a visiting professor at Taisho University, and Executive Director of the Mystery Writers of Japan Incorporated. Izawa’s career started as political correspondent for TBS broadcasters. He continues to write a weekly paradoxical history of Japan magazine article, in which he has re-imagined over 800 historical occurrences and characters. Izawa Motohiko has published a number of original and non-fiction books, and regularly appears on national TV.
Izawa Motohiko was born in Nagoya in 1954. A graduate of Waseda University Faculty of Law, he is a visiting professor at Taisho University, and Executive Director of the Mystery Writers of Japan Incorporated. Izawa’s career started as political correspondent for TBS broadcasters. He continues to write a weekly paradoxical history of Japan magazine article, in which he has re-imagined over 800 historical occurrences and characters. Izawa Motohiko has published a number of original and non-fiction books, and regularly appears on national TV.
MACHI-CHA Street Tea Ceremony. Enjoy tea traditions everywhere!
Nagoya was famed for its Tea Ceremonies. Now you can enjoy a traditional Tea Ceremony in the modern world. Experience the Old Way of Tea in a more Modern Way, on the city streets!
- Date
- November 7 (Saturday) between 11am – 5pm (last order from 4:30pm)
- Venue
- Nadia Park 2nd Floor Atrium
- Admission
- ¥1,500
Special Thanks - Hasegawa Takejiro, and Nakano Kenjiro
Hasegawa Takejiro
Kinko (metals) artist Hasegawa Takejiro comes from a long line of sword hand-guard manufacturers to the Owari Tokugawa clan, who began making specialty metal tea implements from the Meiji period. He is the second son of the artist Hasegawa Ichibousai Shunsen, and a student of Living National Treasure, the late Sekiya Shiro. In 1994, Takejiro became Ichibousai Shunko the Third, and his stylish tea utensils are much admired by modern day tea practitioners.
Kinko (metals) artist Hasegawa Takejiro comes from a long line of sword hand-guard manufacturers to the Owari Tokugawa clan, who began making specialty metal tea implements from the Meiji period. He is the second son of the artist Hasegawa Ichibousai Shunsen, and a student of Living National Treasure, the late Sekiya Shiro. In 1994, Takejiro became Ichibousai Shunko the Third, and his stylish tea utensils are much admired by modern day tea practitioners.
Yoshida Koji
Architect Yoshida Koji was born in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya. He graduated from the Nagoya Institute of Technology University in 1999, and in 2001 as a graduate student. Yoshida joined the Sejima Kazuyo Architectural Design Office. Yoshida has since worked on many national and international projects including a museum in New York and LENS, an annex of the Louvre Art Museum in France. In 2013 he established the Yoshida Koji Architects Office.
Architect Yoshida Koji was born in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya. He graduated from the Nagoya Institute of Technology University in 1999, and in 2001 as a graduate student. Yoshida joined the Sejima Kazuyo Architectural Design Office. Yoshida has since worked on many national and international projects including a museum in New York and LENS, an annex of the Louvre Art Museum in France. In 2013 he established the Yoshida Koji Architects Office.
Soukyoku (Koto Harp Music) ~Music to relax the heart
The Japanese Koto is a harp-like instrument with a long history, used in ancient Imperial Court music. The sound is felt in the heart, it is the sound of old Japan, a sound to relax you.
Soukyoku Seigensha (Koto Harp Performance Company)
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 3 (Holiday Tuesday) | from 2pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
| November 15 (Sunday) | from 1pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 23 (Holiday Monday) | from 1:30. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
Sasano Tomoe and Hada Hikaru
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 22 (Sunday) | from 2pm. | Central Park Square |
Tanaka Tsutomu
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 1 (Sunday) | from 1pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 23 (Holiday Monday) | from 1pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
Yamaguchi Koji
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 31 (Saturday) | from 1pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 8 (Sunday) | from 2pm. | Aeon Mall |
| November 15 (Sunday) | from 1:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
Rakugo Tsuji-banashi (Comedy Storytelling Street Performance) Nagoya Style
Rakugo is the traditional art of comic story telling from the Edo period. The Storytelling is most enjoyable, with the story-teller taking on all character roles and performing the action from his seat.
Kaminarimon Shikago
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 8 (Sunday) | from 1:30pm. | Aeon Mall |
| November 15 (Sunday) | from 1:30pm. | Central Park, Park Square |
Kaminarimon Koufuku
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 31 (Saturday) | from 1:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 1 (Sunday) | from 1:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
Nagoya Jinku Nationally popular Nagoya Soul songs
Since the Edo Period, Nagoya’s Minyo folk songs have been sung and enjoyed. The songs exploded into popularity at the end of the feudal period, and at the beginning of the Meiji Period. Enjoy the popular music of the common people of old.
Tomika Jin and Seicho Nagoya Jinku Performance Group
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 22 (Sunday) | from 1pm. | Central Park, Park Square |
Ozashiki Tradition ~Gorgeous Dances and Nagoya’s famed Golden Shachihoko Performance.
There’s dancing in the streets! Traditional Japanese Ozashiki dancing, performed by Nagoya’s Maiko and Geiko Geisha. Don’t miss this chance to see the dances of a closed world!
Nagoya City Skill Employment Group Federation (Meigiren)
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 1 (Sunday) | from 2:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 15 (Sunday) | from 2pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 22 (Sunday) | from 2:30pm. | Central Park, Park Square |
Kodan (Cultural Storytelling) A Story Spun Over Time
A traditional art of storytelling, told in a rhythmical fashion, with highlights emphasized by
the tapping of a folded fan on the dais by the storyteller.
Kyokudo Sanaryo
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 31 (Saturday) | from 2:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 23 (Holiday Monday) | from 2pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
Koike Rinrin
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 21 (Saturday) | from 1:30. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
Nagauta Tokiwazu Edo Period Popular Songs
Nagauta are epic songs developed as an accompaniment to Kabuki performances, performed by Shamisen players telling the emotional stories and accompanied by dance.
Kineya Rokuharu
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| November 21 (Saturday) | from 2pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
| November 23 (Holiday Monday) | from 2:30pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
Tokiwazu
| Schedule・Place | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 31 (Saturday) | from 2pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 1 (Sunday) | from 2pm. | Osu Shopping District Fureai Plaza |
| November 3 (Holiday Tuesday) | from 2:30pm. | Nanachan Ningyo Doll Street Event Space. |
Ozashiki Live (Traditional Japanese Party Parlor Entertainments)
Japan’s famous Ryotei styled restaurants were places all desired to go, but few ever got the chance. Historically, they were the finest of establishments, with the very best in food, service and the epitome of Japan’s famed hospitality, and entertainment. The Yattokame Festival provides an opportunity for you to witness some of those entertainments in this special event!
Parlor songs
- Cast
- Hanabusa Komasa
- Date
- November 1 (Sunday)
- Time
- from 11:30am.
- Place
- Tsutamo / 3-9-27 Sakae Naka-Ku, Nagoya
- Price
- ¥6,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−192
Parlor games
- Cast
- Nagoya City Skill Employment Group Federation (Meigiren)
- Date
- Nov. 3 (Holiday Tuesday)
- Time
- from 11:30am.
- Place
- Kantora / 3-22-12 Nishiki,Naka-Ku,Nagoya
- Price
- ¥8,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−195
Kyogen
- Cast
- --
- Date
- November 7 (Saturday)
- Time
- from 6:30pm.
- Place
- Hourantei / 3-9-30 Nishiki Naka-Ku, Nagoya
- Price
- ¥13,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−197
Parlor games
- Cast
- Nagoya City Skill Employment Group Federation (Meigiren)
- Date
- November 8 (Sunday)
- Time
- from 11:30am.
- Place
- Kawayoshi / 2-10-6 Izumi Higashi-Ku, Nagoya
- Price
- ¥6,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−198
Noh & music
- Cast
- Fujita Rokurobyoue
- Date
- November 14 (Saturday)
- Time
- from 6:30pm.
- Place
- Kouraku / 3-3 Shuzei-cho Higashi-Ku, Nagoya
- Price
- ¥13,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−200
Kyogen
- Cast
- Hanabusa Komasa
- Date
- November 22 (Sunday)
- Time
- from 11:30am.
- Place
- Omori / 4-30-3 Josai Nishi-Ku, Nagoya
- Price
- ¥8,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−202
Parlor games
- Cast
- Nagoya City Skill Employment Group Federation (Meigiren)
- Date
- November 23 (Holiday Monday)
- Time
- from 11:30am.
- Place
- Kamome / 4-85 Shirakabe Higashi-Ku, Nagoya
- Price
- ¥8,000(Tax included)
- P-code
- 630−204
Ao no Yuragi LED candlelight Noh Performance
Experience a Noh and Kyogen stage, lit in soft lighting, to recreate an atmosphere of old. Noh and Kyogen performances are generally set on wide, bare stages with minimal lighting. The background is a simple, painted pine tree. This allows you to focus on the characters, action and chanting, and to use your imagination. So too with Kyogen, although being a comedy, the action can be a little quicker, and becomes more raucous too.
This time, modern technology and ancient arts come together. Blue LED lighting is being used to represent the rivers and sea, a key point in the Noh and Kyogen being performed, adding to the beauty of the performances
This time, modern technology and ancient arts come together. Blue LED lighting is being used to represent the rivers and sea, a key point in the Noh and Kyogen being performed, adding to the beauty of the performances
- Date
- November 15, (Thursday) 2015 from 6:30pm (Doors open 6pm)
- Venue
- Nagoya Noh Theater
- Admission
- General admission ¥3,000, students ¥1,500 (all non-reserved seats)
Please refrain from bringing pre-school children
Noh song and dance performance “Love From Time Immemorial”
- Date
- November 3 (Holiday Tuesday) 2015. Starts 2pm. (doors open 1:30pm)
- Venue
- Nagoya Noh Theater
- Admission
- General admission, ￥3,000, students ￥1,500 (all non-reserved seats)
Please refrain from bringing pre-school children
The Japanese Instrument Born in Nagoya
~ Japanese Music Played on the Taisho Koto
~ Japanese Music Played on the Taisho Koto
- Date
- November 20 (Friday) 2015. From 4pm. (doors open 3:30pm)
- Venue
- Youth Cultural Arts Center, Artopia Hall
- Admission
- General admission 1,000 (all non-reserved seats)
Please refrain from bringing pre-school children
Part 1. History of popular songs, played on the Taisho-Goto
The Taisho-Goto is a type of harp created in Nagoya during the Taisho period (1912-1926) and soon became popular nationwide. During this performance, a selection of popular songs from the Taisho period until the current Heisei period (1989~ ) will be played. We trust you will enjoy the sound of the Taisho-Goto, and the music across the eras.
Part 2. Selection of famous songs performed with vocalists and Taisho-Goto.
In collaboration with a soprano vocalist, the Taisho-Goto performers will deliver a number of popular Japanese hits. Enjoy the harmonies, and music that touches the Japanese soul.
Playlist: Kojo no Tsuki, Furusato, Akatombo and many more.
Playlist: Kojo no Tsuki, Furusato, Akatombo and many more.
Study In The City
Introduction to “Nagoya Studies”
Follow the footprints of history through the city to discover secrets, stories and valuable cultural heritage. You’ll see the city in a different light having seen, heard, touched and experienced on this fascinating and enjoyable course.
Follow the footprints of history through the city to discover secrets, stories and valuable cultural heritage. You’ll see the city in a different light having seen, heard, touched and experienced on this fascinating and enjoyable course.
City History Walking Tour
Time Travel with Experts
Nagoya City’s most knowledgeable, expert guides take you to see treasured historical and cultural places and things that very few know about! With the guides’ fascinating explanations, and a little imagination, you can feel yourself slipping back in time to Old Nagoya.
Nagoya City’s most knowledgeable, expert guides take you to see treasured historical and cultural places and things that very few know about! With the guides’ fascinating explanations, and a little imagination, you can feel yourself slipping back in time to Old Nagoya.
Tickets for:
Performance In The City, Traditional Performing Arts, Study In The City
(Tickets on sale Thursday, September 3.)
Performance In The City, Traditional Performing Arts, Study In The City
(Tickets on sale Thursday, September 3.)
Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency Ticket Guide
TEL: +81-52-249-9387 (weekdays 9am-5pm. Or via mail)
※Tickets can be purchased at the 13 participating playhouse theatres city wide (except for the Mizuho Playhouse Theatre) including the Nagoya Civic Hall, Nagoya City Performing Arts Center, Cultur Foundation for Youth, Nagoya Noh Theater and other Nagoya City Cultural Center promotional agencies and facilities on weekends and holidays too.
※Tickets can be purchased at the 13 participating playhouse theatres city wide (except for the Mizuho Playhouse Theatre) including the Nagoya Civic Hall, Nagoya City Performing Arts Center, Cultur Foundation for Youth, Nagoya Noh Theater and other Nagoya City Cultural Center promotional agencies and facilities on weekends and holidays too.
Ticket PIA
TEL: +81-570-02-9999
※Circle K Sankus, 7-eleven direct sales.
※ Ticket PIA handling charges apply.
※Circle K Sankus, 7-eleven direct sales.
※ Ticket PIA handling charges apply.
City History Walking Tour
Participation registration (applications open Thursday September 3)
> Please register via the Yattokame Festival Home Page (24 hours)
> Please register via the Yattokame Festival Home Page (24 hours)
