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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October 18, 2026 at 4:28 pm
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December 29, 2026 at 4:28 pm
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The National Ballet of Japan performs Will Tuckett’s acclaimed production of “The Nutcracker” at the National Ballet of Japan Opera Palace in Tokyo, with two performances scheduled for January 2, 2027.
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We understand why you are here
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was declined at checkout, with no explanation
- You were asked for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is needed from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are supported in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| January 2, 2027 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
| January 2, 2027 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 17:15 | 18:00 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| S Seats | ¥17,600 | Approx. $115–$120 |
| A Seats | ¥14,850 | Approx. $95–$100 |
| B Seats | ¥11,550 | Approx. $75–$80 |
| C Seats | ¥8,800 | Approx. $55–$60 |
| D Seats | ¥6,600 | Approx. $40–$45 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been listed at.
The final price for your order is confirmed after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets are issued primarily as electronic admissions or reserved physical tickets collected locally.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
The National Ballet of Japan holds a preeminent position in the country’s classical performing arts landscape, and attending a seasonal production of “The Nutcracker” over the New Year holiday is a cherished Tokyo tradition. Will Tuckett’s imaginative staging, first introduced during the 2025/2026 season, pairs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless score—performed live by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra—with vibrant sets, inventive costume designs by Colin Richmond, and magical theatrical illusions.
Because the performances span the festive winter holidays from December through early January, tickets for prime weekend and holiday slots routinely experience intense demand among local families and ballet connoisseurs alike. For an international visitor visiting Tokyo, experiencing a world-class production at the national opera house offers a rare window into contemporary Japanese cultural life during its most festive celebratory week.
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan — event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticated as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan — event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticated as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involved. Where physical tickets are issued, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. Where tickets are issued electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application used for the event, so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collected in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are supported in English throughout.
Venue and access
- New National Theatre Opera Palace: As Japan’s premier modern performing arts venue, the four-tier Opera Palace features an 1,814-seat auditorium built specifically for grand ballet and opera productions with exceptional sightlines and acoustics. The venue is located in Hatsudai, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, situated directly above Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line (about a 2-minute walk from the station exit) and adjacent to the prominent Tokyo Opera City complex.
Frequently asked questions
The New National Theatre Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” is being held at the New National Theatre Opera Palace in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Purchasing tickets independently from overseas is often restricted due to requirements for Japanese mobile phone verification, domestic credit cards, and local account registrations. Jasumo handles these domestic requirements on your behalf
Tickets for the New National Theatre Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” are distributed through designated digital ticketing apps or physical ticket collection methods, which we manage and coordinate for you.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
If the New National Theatre Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” is sold out through primary box office releases, Jasumo can search across our wider verified network to source available seats for you.
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