This Japan Week, indulge in some traditional Japanese arts as a range of performers will take to the stage at HOME this Japan Week. These performers bringing traditional arts to life on the stage and giving audiences a taste of Japanese culture through song, dance , theatre and more.
19:00 – 22:00
Free to attend
Booking is essential
Learn more about the performers that will take to the stage on Saturday 6 September below:
OSK Nippon Revue Company is founded in Osaka, this rare all-female opera troupe will celebrate its 103rd anniversary in 2025.
Performers take on distinct roles, “otokoyaku” (playing male roles) and “musumeyaku” (playing female roles) and hone their skills in singing, traditional Japanese dance, Western dance, and acting. By skillfully combining these elements, they present a unique aesthetic style characteristic of this opera form.
The performances, featuring a versatile blend of music from around the world, create a captivating stage that transcends language barriers. As non-verbal entertainment that anyone can enjoy and relate to, this troupe leads the cultural promotion of Osaka.
MORI NO CLUB JAPANESE TRADITIONAL DANCE are a group that promotes Nihon Buyo, a traditional Japanese performing art. They create choreography to modern music, while still revering the classical style performed to shamisen music, in order to make the art form more approachable and relatable to audiences.
In recent years, they have been actively engaging in international activities.
“It is our hope that more people will feel a closer connection to the richness of Japanese traditional culture through our performances.”
“Grand cheer – Cheer Dance from Your 50s” is a new culture born in Japan, originating from Fukuoka. It brings people together across generations, with members as old as 87. Through smiles and pom-poms, it creates a powerful sense of unity at events.
The group also performs alongside a special team made up exclusively of cancer survivors. Supported by those in caregiving roles and the helping professions, According to research at University, Grand cheer has shown improvements in brain fatigue and mutual well-being.
YUINENOKAI first participated 45 years ago when the head of their association took part in the 5th Japan Week held in Glasgow. Since then, they have performed traditional Japanese music across Europe more than ten times.
“At every event, we have been deeply moved by the warm applause and support from the local audiences—moments that remain unforgettable to this day.
“In addition to traditional Koto performances, they will present ensemble pieces featuring percussion, piano, and mandolin. “We will perform with all our heart, hoping that the people of the UK will enjoy it.”
P&M are a duo formed by Yasuko Koyama (piano) and Aya Muramatsu (mandolin).Yasuko Koyama often performs in duo concerts with cello or violin and teaches the next generation. Aya Muramatsu is a member of a local mandolin club and regularly performs in concerts. She also plays the koto as a member of the “YUINENOKAI”
“We have formed P&M specially to participate in Japan Week. We will perform music of our favourite British artists.”
Sangane Sendensya are a chindonya based in Aichi Prefecture. Using instruments such as the chindon drum, a portable taiko drums and wind instruments like the saxophone or clarinet, they perform Showa-era pop songs and other popular tunes in the traditional chindon style.
Chindonya are unique Japanese street performers who also act as musical advertisements. They parade through the streets while playing drums and wind instruments, drawing crowds and promote on behalf of clients. “It is very unique Japanese style, unlike any other in the world.”
