Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
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September 24, 2026 at 6:00 am
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The famous K-BALLET TOKYO is coming back to Bunkamura Orchard Hall in the autumn of 2026 with an amazing show called Cleopatra by Tetsuya Kumakawa. You can see the ballet, in Tokyo without any worries because Jasumo takes care of everything when you buy your tickets. K-BALLET TOKYO will perform at Bunkamura Orchard Hall. You can get your tickets with the help of Jasumo.
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The Story: Kumakawa’s Masterpiece of Passion and Power
The Story Behind K-BALLET TOKYO Cleopatra
K-BALLET TOKYO was started in 1999 by Tetsuya Kumakawa. He used to be a Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. Now K-BALLET TOKYO is one of the most exciting ballet companies in Japan.
Tetsuya Kumakawa wanted to create a company in Tokyo that could make ballets that are just as good as the old European ones. He also wanted K-BALLET TOKYO to be really exciting to watch.
K-BALLET TOKYO did a ballet called Cleopatra. It was first performed in 2017. It was a big deal. Cleopatra is one of the things that Tetsuya Kumakawa did when he was in charge of K-BALLET TOKYO, as the Artistic Director and the Director and the Choreographer.
A Dramatic Interpretation of Ancient Egypt: K-BALLET TOKYO Cleopatra
The production brings the dramatic history of Ancient Egypt to vivid life through classical technique seamlessly merged with expressive, modern narrative pacing. Set to the dramatic, sweeping music of Danish composer Carl Nielsen and played live by the Theater Orchestra Tokyo under the baton of conductor Katsuhiro Ida, the ballet explores the tumultuous life, political intrigue, and tragic loves of Egypt’s last active ruler.
A Spectacular Cast and Production: K-BALLET TOKYO Cleopatra
Cleopatra is renowned for its demanding principal roles, lavish costumes, and cinematic staging. The production showcases the full breadth of the company’s talent, presenting alternating star-studded casts across its run. In the featured Tokyo performance on Sunday, 27 September 2026, Nozomi Kinoshita takes the title role of Cleopatra, joined by Shoya Ishibashi as Antony, Kanta Kono as Octavian, Shiori Kase as Octavia, and Hayato Nishino as Julius Caesar. The production stands as a benchmark of contemporary Japanese theatrical production, combining elite technique with narrative grandeur.
Why Experience It Live: K-BALLET TOKYO Cleopatra
Attending a K-BALLET TOKYO production live at Bunkamura Orchard Hall offers an artistic experience rarely matched in East Asia. The hall’s superb acoustics and intimate sightlines allow audience members to appreciate both the delicate nuances of Nielsen’s score played by a full live orchestra and the powerful athleticism of world-class dancers.
When you are in Tokyo you can see Kumakawas choreography. This is a chance to see Japanese dance at its best. If you go to a K-BALLET show the room is filled with people who really like the performance. It is a way to remember your trip, to Japan. Kumakawas choreography and K-BALLET are really examples of Japanese art. You will like the show. Remember it for a long time.
Current Edition — Autumn 2026 Dates, Venues and Tickets
Sunday, 27 September 2026 — Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Tokyo (Doors 12:30 / Start 13:00)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Available Seats From – To (USD, ref.) |
| Category Tiers (General Admission) | ¥9,000 – ¥20,000 | $60 – $135 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions: Tickets will be available to everyone on July 30 2026 and it is first come first served. If you want to buy tickets through the Japanese ticket websites you have to be able to read Japanese and you have to sign up with them. You also have to have a phone number so they can verify who you are and you have to pay using a Japanese payment method. When it comes to choosing your seat Ticketing Conditions do not let you pick your seat the official people, in charge of tickets will decide where you will sit this is what Ticketing Conditions say about seat selection.
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Why Book Through Jasumo: K-BALLET TOKYO Cleopatra
- Access: High-demand cultural events and classical ballets in Japan rely on domestic booking engines, Japanese telephone verification, and local address systems that block overseas travellers. We secure your tickets through our wide network of sources across Japan, including event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when standard allocation sells out.
- Communication: Navigating Japanese ticket systems, seat selection rules, also performance announcements presents a significant language barrier. Jasumo manages all communication with local sources in Japanese while keeping you fully informed in clear English throughout the entire booking process.
- Payment: Japanese ticketing channels frequently reject foreign credit cards. We settle all fees securely through our local business channels, allowing you to pay smoothly using standard international payment methods.
Every ticket that you get through Jasumo is real. Is sent safely directly to your hotel concierge or your Airbnb host in Japan by reliable Japanese courier or postal services. There is a service fee to pay for checking that the ticket is real getting the ticket and making the delivery, in Japan. This fee is talked about when you reach out to us.
How It Works
- Submit Request: Contact us with your event name, preferred performance date, venue, and number of tickets required.
- Confirmation & Payment: We verify availability through our network and provide a clear quote. Once confirmed, you pay securely online.
- Authentication & Delivery: We secure, verify, and authenticate your physical or paperless tickets, delivering them straight to your Japanese accommodation with full English customer support provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bunkamura Orchard Hall is located in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is approximately a 7- to 10-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station via the Hachiko Exit or Shibuya Underground Station.
Yes. Tetsuya Kumakawa’s productions at Bunkamura Orchard Hall attract strong demand, especially weekend afternoon performances featuring principal dancers.
Jasumo arranges physical or paperless ticket delivery to your hotel front desk or registered Airbnb address in Japan before your arrival.
Tickets may be issued as official physical paper vouchers or verified electronic passes, depending on the ticket category secured through our network.
K-BALLET TOKYO periodically brings Cleopatra back for special performances. Future dates depend on the company’s official seasonal announcements.
Your order includes the ticket price, any platform or purchasing costs, and a Jasumo service fee. Because costs vary by event and order, contact Jasumo for a personalized quote.
Venue & Access
Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Shibuya, Tokyo)
- Nearest Stations: Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hanzomon/Fukutoshin Lines, Tokyu Toyoko/Den-en-toshi Lines).
- Nearby Landmark: Located directly behind the SHIBUYA109 shopping complex in central Shibuya.
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