The 138th Kawasaki Regular Noh Performance, presented by the Kanze School's Tessen-kai, will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 (National Holiday) at Kawasaki Noh Theater (1-37 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa).
Kawasaki Noh Theater reached its 40th anniversary in 2026. Under this year's theme "Tsunagu Koe" (Connecting Voices), the 2026 season explores the spirit of Noh—prayers and feelings passed down through the ages, transcending both time and the boundary between life and death.
The July performance features Tessen-kai of the Kanze school. Part 1 presents the Noh play "Tenko," which portrays the mystical power residing in a celestial drum, while Part 2 showcases "Kokaji," drawn from the legend of master swordsmith Sanjō Munechika.
Program
Part 1 — 1:00 PM Doors Open / 1:30 PM Performance Begins
- Shimai: "Hanshōtō" — Keigo Tanimoto (Tessen-kai)
- Shimai: "Funa Benkei" — Keizō Nagayama (Tessen-kai)
- Noh: "Tenko" — Tetsunojō Kanze, Hikaru Uzawa (Tessen-kai)
Part 2 — 4:00 PM Doors Open / 4:30 PM Performance Begins
- Kyōgen: "Chatsubo" — Manzō Nomura (Izumi School)
- Noh: "Kokaji (Shiragashira)" — Hisashi Uzawa (Tessen-kai)
Pre-Performance Lecture
A pre-performance lecture will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Tessen-kai performer Hikaru Uzawa, who also appears in the July performance, will explain how to enjoy Noh and discuss the featured works. Admission is free for ticket holders of the 138th performance. Reservations can be made online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PLThMzyVf9
About Hikaru Uzawa
Hikaru Uzawa is a Kanze-school shite performer affiliated with Tessen-kai. She studied under her grandfather Masa Uzawa, her mother Hisashi Uzawa, and the ninth-generation Tetsunojō Kanze. She made her stage debut at age 3 in "Oimatsu" and her shite debut at age 13 in "Shōjō." Her repertoire includes "Shakkyo," "Shōjō Ran," and "Dōjōji," among many others. In 2020, she was designated as a General Intangible Cultural Heritage Holder. In addition to performing, she gives lectures at universities, takes part in overseas performances and workshops, and teaches Noh to enthusiasts.
Performance Overview
The 138th Kawasaki Regular Noh Performance — Kanze School Tessen-kai
- Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 (National Holiday)
- Part 1: 1:00 PM Doors Open / 1:30 PM Performance Begins
- Part 2: 4:00 PM Doors Open / 4:30 PM Performance Begins
- Venue: Kawasaki Noh Theater, 1-37 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
Ticket Prices (reserved seating, tax included):
- Front seats: ¥5,000
- Side/Center seats: ¥4,500
- U25 (side/center seats only): ¥3,000
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Confetti.
Official website: https://www.kbz.or.jp/event/noh-20260720/
