“Kotonoha Noh Vol.5”

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For sighted, visually impaired, and visually impaired alike,
a journey through the world of classical literature through Noh and Kodan (traditional Japanese storytelling) with a shared theme.
This time, we will focus on "Yashima," and enjoy it through Noh, Kyogen, and Kodan.

Keigo Suzuki (Kanze-ryu Noh actor, Shite)




During the Battle of Yashima, the Taira army, facing imminent defeat, wanted to strike back, so they tied a fan target to a boat and provoked the Minamoto archers into shooting it. Minamoto no Yoshitsune accepted the challenge and entrusted this important task to the young 16-year-old Nasu Yoichi…

Teikyo Ichiryusai, renowned for his war chronicles, will read this story.


A narration performed as a special interlude in the Noh play "Yashima." This is a captivating Kyogen play that recounts the famous episode from the Battle of Yashima during the Genpei War, in which Nasu no Yoichi of the Minamoto clan hit the fan target. The play features a single actor portraying Nasu no Yoichi, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Goto Hyoe Sanemoto, creating a spectacular and engaging performance.



A traveling monk from the capital arrives at Yashima Bay in Sanuki Province. He seeks lodging for the night at a salt shop, and in his dream, the spirit of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, in armor, appears and reenacts the Battle of Yashima, but disappears at dawn.


Cast
Keigo Suzuki / Teikyo Ichiryusai / Mansai Nomura
Yoshihiro Noguchi / Takuhiro Noguchi / Tomoko Hattanda / Yoko Oyama / Takanori Kakihara
Tsuneji Okugawa / Kiku Endo / Mitsuru Nagashima / Hideaki Kojima / Shintaro Saka / Takashi Kuwata / Tsunenari Okugawa / Hiroto Ishii / Hitoshi Kaneko

Staff
Ichinokai General Incorporated Association / Kanze Kyukokai Public Interest Incorporated Association, etc.

Organization Overview

Ichinokai General Incorporated Association
(Representative Director: Keigo Suzuki, Noh actor of the Kanze school)

Profile of Keigo Suzuki, Representative Director
Kanze school Noh actor: Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Comprehensive Noh Theater)
Director, Kanze Kyukokai (Public Interest Incorporated Association), Member, Nohgaku Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
Representative, Ichinokai Kagurazaka Yuraku Studio

Focusing on Noh performances with Kanze Kyukokai and Ryokusenkai, he also presides over his own research performances, [Ichinokai].

He plans and organizes events such as "Kotonoha Kaze," aimed at promoting Noh, and "Kotonoha Kaze: Traveling Through the Classics with Words," an event where Noh and Kodan (traditional Japanese storytelling) are enjoyed together with a specific theme.

To enable visually impaired people to enjoy Noh performances and chanting, he regularly conducts specialized braille translation activities for Noh chanting and integrated learning classes at special needs schools for the visually impaired.

Focusing on the connection between Noh theater, Kumano, and local culture, the group is also actively involved in Noh performances at the Kumano Sanzan shrines and Noh promotion activities in Wakayama.

Publications: "Noh no Uta - A Noh Performer's Interpretation of the Story of Entertainment"

"Noh no Uta, Continued" (both published by Shintensha)

[Side/Center Front Seat Exchange Voucher]

On the day of the performance, exchange your voucher for a reserved seat ticket at the reception desk starting 30 minutes before the performance.

Please note that we may not be able to provide consecutive seats.

*The front row of the center, side, and center front seats are reserved for visually impaired audiences (visually assistive seating).

*Guide dogs may be present as partners for visually impaired audiences.

*Doors open 30 minutes before the performance.

Commentary by Keigo Suzuki
Group Recitation "Yashima" Keigo Suzuki, Mitsuru Nagashima, Shintaro Saka
Storytelling "The Fan Target" Teikyo Ichiryusai
Kyogen "The Tale of Nasu Yoichi" Mansai Nomura

(20-minute break)

Half-Noh Play "Yashima" Keigo Suzuki

(Scheduled to end around 3 PM)

Website

http://ichi-no-kai.jp

Appearance

Staff

Schedule

2026.5.31. (Sun)

Sales period

Sold from 7 days prior to each show until curtain time

Price

Voucher for Side or Middle Seats（+￥330 service charge per ticket）

［Price List］
￥5,000
→50% off

Event code

15280

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*Due to popular demand, ticket availability may vary per day. We apologize for any inconvenience.