Series Wa-Ka-Cho Episode 9 - Churaumi Breeze, Melodies of Kariyushi at Seijo Hall

An Okinawan traditional performing arts event is scheduled to take place at Seijo Hall on May 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The performance, titled "Series Wa-Ka-Cho (Harmony-Elegance-Melody) Episode 9: Churaumi Breeze, Melodies of Kariyushi," marks the return of this celebration of Okinawan culture after a five-year hiatus.

The event will feature the melodious voice of Living National Treasure Nishie Kiharu alongside performances by accomplished dancers. The program is designed to celebrate the near-completion of Shuri Castle's reconstruction with auspicious "kariyushi" melodies presented in a festive atmosphere.

Featured Performers

Dancers (Tachigata)

Kakazu Michihiko
Miyagi Shigeo
Tamaki Takumi

Kakazu Michihiko

Vocals and Sanshin

Nishie Kiharu (Living National Treasure)
Hanashiro Hideki
Yonaguni Daisuke
Yokome Hiroya

Nishie Kiharu

Koto

Nakasone Shoko

Nakasone Shoko

Flute

Kimura Tomoka

Kokyū (Okinawan Fiddle)

Mochida Akemi

Taiko (Drums)

Gushi Shinobu

Performance Program

The evening will include a diverse selection of traditional and contemporary Okinawan performing arts:

Classical Women's Dance: "Yotsudake" and "Honkan Hana"
Classical Youth Dance: "Noboriguchi Kuduchi"
Kumiodori (Traditional Musical Drama): "Chōzu no En ~~Shinobi no Ba~~" (The Water Basin Connection ~~Scene of Stealth~~)
Zōodori (Folk Dance): "Nakazato Bushi"
Contemporary Dance: "Bu no Mai" (Dance of the Warrior)
Musical Comedy: "Modori Kago" (The Returning Palanquin)

Ticket Information

Tickets are available at the following prices:

General Admission: ¥4,500
Setagaya Arts Card Discount: ¥4,000 (advance sales only)
Setagaya Public Theater Friends / Online Ticket Members Discount*: ¥4,000 (advance sales only)
Age 25 and Under: ¥2,000 (valid ID required at entry)

*Membership registration opens April 1st

All seats are reserved. Prices include consumption tax. Children under elementary school age are not permitted to enter.

How to Purchase

Tickets go on sale March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

On the first day of sales, tickets will be available through online and telephone channels only. Box office sales will begin March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Tickets can be purchased through the Setagaya Public Theater Ticket Center.