Kabuki August Program at the Kabukiza Theatre: Part 2 (August 2026)
An empty Kabukiza right after the doors opened, the ever-hilarious "Rakuda," and Shichinosuke's heartbreaking Omatsu. A Part 2 full of laughter and tears.
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Kabuki July Program at the Kabukiza Theatre: Suehirogari, Single Act Tickets (July 2026)
A last-minute change of plans led me to the Single Act seats at the Kabukiza. A quick viewing of Suehirogari with Somegoro and Hayato: high, a little scary, and very satisfying.
Others The Fall: 4K Digital Remaster at Meguro Cinema
A schedule change left me with a free afternoon, so I finally saw The Fall in 4K at Meguro Cinema. Every frame looked like a painting, a beautiful, heartbreaking film that took my breath away.
Castle Hopping Castle Hopping: Edo Castle (March 2026)
Slipping into the Imperial Palace East Gardens to fill an empty morning. Awed by a keep base that has stood brand new for 370 years, replaying Chushingura at the Great Pine Corridor, and failing to buy a single stamp or castle seal.
Kabuki October Program at the Kabukiza Theatre: Part 3 (October 2025)
Part 3 (Cast A) of the full-length Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees, marking Shochiku's 130th anniversary. Danko Ichikawa's fox Tadanobu was adorable and heartbreaking, with unaju before the show and medetai-yaki at last.
Others Single Act Tickets at the Kabukiza Theatre: How Do They Work?
Single Act Tickets let you watch just one act of kabuki at the Kabukiza Theatre. Here's how to buy them, how entry works, and what to expect on the fourth floor.
Solo Gourmet A Tabletop Journey: Napule (May 2025)
A lunch where light pouring through the windows felt just right. In a back alley of Omotesando, I took my time with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, from pomegranate soda to tiramisu.