2026年7月– date –

Dates, program, tickets, and highlights for the 2026 Tachikawa Tachihi Kabuki Special Performance — a modern, beginner-friendly production in a state-of-the-art hall.

Geisha and kabuki are often confused, but they're two separate traditions with different training, settings, and purposes. Here's how they're actually connected — and where they differ.

A name carried by grandfather and father before him: the family tree, career, and 2026 name succession behind kabuki's newest Onoe Tatsunosuke.

A fox disguised as a loyal retainer weeps for the parents whose hides became his drum — the fox's 400-year devotion at the heart of kabuki's beloved Shi-no-Kiri.

Six characters grope silently for a stolen sword and banner in total darkness — how kabuki's distinctive "danmari" performance style works, explained scene by scene.

A human love rivalry over sumo suddenly turns into a haunting tale of mandarin duck spirits and vengeance — the story behind this distinctive kabuki dance drama.

Two palanquin bearers boast about rival pleasure districts — until a shocking twist reveals who they really are. The story and highlights of this beloved kabuki dance.

Two future allies clash as enemies atop a rooftop that flips backward mid-duel — the thrilling Hōryūkaku scene from kabuki's epic Nansō Satomi Hakkenden, explained.

A pure dance showcase of Edo-era style and charm, built around a playful hand-held lion dance — what makes Hanagamau Ogawa no Nigiwai worth experiencing.

A ghost carrying a peony lantern visits her lover each night — but the real horror in this 150-year-old ghost story is human greed. Kaidan Botan Dōrō, explained.