Europe Kikaku’s 44th Performance “Internet Island Explorer” Tour Ticket Information

• December 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm
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• March 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm
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Overview

Europe Kikaku’s 44th Performance “Internet Island Explorer” Tour is a whimsical, tech-infused theatrical odyssey by Europe Kikaku, the Tokyo-based troupe founded in 1994 by playwright-director Makoto Ueda, renowned for its surreal, language-bending plays that fuse absurdity, social satire, and multimedia flair—blending live action with projections and soundscapes to explore “internet islands” of digital isolation and human connection in this 44th original production.

Penned and helmed by Ueda with music by Ou-shu, the ~120-minute narrative follows a cast of misfits navigating virtual realms, featuring core ensemble Gota Ishida, Shintaro Kanamaru, Yoshifumi Sakai, Takashi Tsunoda, Masa Suwa, Kazunari Tosa, Haruki Nakagawa, Munenori Nagano, Riko Fujitani, plus guests Kumi Gojo (veteran actress from NHK dramas) and Daichi Kaneko (rising star from Your Lie in April stage).

This nationwide tour spans December 13, 2025, to March 7, 2026, across 12 venues from Hokkaido to Kyushu, with matinee (13:00–14:00 start) and evening (18:30–19:00 start) shows, delivering intimate absurdity in halls from ~300 to 1,500 seats. Amid a ticketing glitch apology (over-sales in select dates, refunds/re-applications via Pia email), it’s hailed on X as “Ueda’s cyber-surreal triumph” and “Europe Kikaku’s digital delirium.”

Tickets ~¥8,500 general / ¥2,500 U25 via Pia/Family Mart lotteries (e.g., Nov 3–5, 2025) and general release (e.g., Nov 8, 2025). The troupe’s “new production” ethos promises glitchy wonder. Book via Sunday Folk—this island hop is primed for sold-out seas.

Why Attend

• Surreal Digital Dive: Ueda’s signature wordplay and multimedia magic explores internet-age alienation—live with Gojo/Kaneko’s star power and Ou-shu’s haunting score.
• Touring Troupe Treasure: 44th original hits regional gems like Ritto’s Sakira (~500 seats) and Kyoto’s cultural center—intimate absurdity far from Tokyo’s crowds.
• U25 Affordability: ¥2,500 student seats (ID required) slash barriers, making Europe Kikaku accessible for young explorers.
• Value Voyage: ¥8,500 general for ~2-hour mind-bend; no fees on Pia, prime for theater pilgrims.
• Locale Lore: Venues tie to local lore—Sapporo’s snow, Kyoto’s temples, Fukuoka’s street food—pre-show miso or post-gig sake.

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Shiga: Ritto Arts and Culture Center Sakira Medium Hall (Preview)
  • December 13, 2025 (Sat): Doors TBD | Show 15:00 (~120 min; sold out)
• Kyoto: Kyoto Prefectural Center for Arts and Culture
  • December 18, 2025 (Thu): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
  • December 19, 2025 (Fri): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 (~120 min)
  • December 20, 2025 (Sat): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 / Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min each)
  • December 21, 2025 (Sun): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 (~120 min)
• Miyagi: Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21 Small Hall
  • January 28, 2026 (Wed): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
• Tokyo: Honda Theater
  • January 7, 2026 (Wed): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
  • January 8, 2026 (Thu): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
  • January 9, 2026 (Fri): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
  • January 10, 2026 (Sat): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 / Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min each)
  • January 25, 2026 (Sun): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 (~120 min)
• Kanagawa: Kannai Hall Large Hall
  • February 21, 2026 (Sat): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 / Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min each)
• Fukuoka: J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center Medium Theater
  • February 14, 2026 (Wed): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
  • February 15, 2026 (Sun): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 / Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min each)
• Kochi: Kochi Prefectural Cultural Hall Green Hall
  • February 18, 2026 (Wed): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
• Hiroshima: Hiroshima JMS Aster Plaza Large Hall
  • February 11, 2026 (Wed/Holiday): Doors 18:15 | Show 19:00 (~120 min)
• Aichi: Aichi Prefectural Industrial Labor Center Wink Aichi Large Hall
  • February 25, 2026 (Wed): Doors 13:30 | Show 14:00 / Doors 18:30 | Show 19:00 (~120 min each)
• Hokkaido: Sapporo Education and Culture Hall Large Hall
  • March 7, 2026 (Sat): Doors 13:15 | Show 14:00 (~120 min)

Program

• Original theatrical production written/directed by Makoto Ueda, music by Ou-shu.
• A ~120-minute surreal voyage featuring:
  • Internet Island Explorer narrative with digital projections, wordplay, and ensemble antics
  • Cast highlights: Gota Ishida, Shintaro Kanamaru, Yoshifumi Sakai, Takashi Tsunoda, Masa Suwa, Kazunari Tosa, Haruki Nakagawa, Munenori Nagano, Riko Fujitani, Kumi Gojo, Daichi Kaneko
  • Guest cameos and multimedia elements
• Subject to change; no intermission—immersive flow.

Performers

• Written/Directed: Makoto Ueda (Europe Kikaku founder).
• Music: Ou-shu.
• Cast: Gota Ishida, Shintaro Kanamaru, Yoshifumi Sakai, Takashi Tsunoda, Masa Suwa, Kazunari Tosa, Haruki Nakagawa, Munenori Nagano, Riko Fujitani, guests Kumi Gojo, Daichi Kaneko.

Duration

Approximately 120 minutes per show.

Performance Period

December 13, 2025–March 7, 2026 (multi-city tour).

Venue Website

• Varies; e.g., Kyoto Prefectural Center: https://kyoto-kac.or.jp/; Honda Theater: https://www.honda-theater.com/.

Purchase Channels

• Contact Jasumo for ticket assistance via the Jasumo Contact Form.
• Official Ticket Platforms:
  • Pia (t.pia.jp) / Family Mart — Reserved seats.
• Sales Vary by Venue:
  • Ritto: Sold out.
  • Kyoto: General now – Dec 18, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Sendai: Family Mart lottery until Nov 3, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Hiroshima: Pia 3rd lottery until Nov 3, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo: Pia 2nd lottery until Nov 5, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Kanagawa: Pia 2nd lottery until Nov 5, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Fukuoka: Pia 2nd lottery until Nov 4, 2025, 11:00 JST.
  • Kochi: General from Nov 8, 2025, 10:00 JST.
  • Aichi: General from Nov 8, 2025, 10:00 JST.
  • Sapporo: General TBD (likely late Nov 2025).
• Inquiries: Sunday Folk Promotion: 052-320-9100 (Aichi example).
• Travel Support: JR East/West (https://www.jreast.co.jp, etc.), local lines to venues (~5–15 min walks).

Ticket Types & Pricing

Official Pricing (Tax Included)

• All Seats Reserved (General): ¥8,500.
• U-25 Seats: ¥2,500 (under 25 at performance; ID required; day-of reservation, excluding preschoolers).

Reseller Pricing (Per Ticket, Subject to Change)

• General: ¥9,000–¥11,000; U25: ¥3,000–¥4,000; ~10–30 tickets post-sale, per regional demand; scarce for Tokyo/Kyoto.

Notes

• All reserved seating; preschool children not admitted; U25 day-of in remaining seats.
• Ticketing Glitch Update: Over-sales in Ritto (Dec 13), Tokyo (Jan 9/25), Fukuoka (Jan 9/10? wait, Jan 9 is Tokyo), per notice—refunds/re-applications via Pia email; new apps accepted.
• No refunds for changes; full cancellation only (no exchanges); recording prohibited.
• Book via Jasumo now for ¥8,500 general / ¥2,500 U25—~300–1,500 seats per venue, troupe’s cult status spurs sellouts.

Sales Schedule

• Kyoto: Now – Dec 18, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• Sendai: Lottery until Nov 3, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• Hiroshima: Lottery until Nov 3, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• Tokyo: Lottery until Nov 5, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• Kanagawa: Lottery until Nov 5, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• Fukuoka: Lottery until Nov 4, 2025, 11:00 JST.
• Kochi/Aichi: General from Nov 8, 2025, 10:00 JST.
• Sapporo: TBD (likely late Nov 2025).

Venue Details

• Ritto Arts and Culture Center Sakira Medium Hall (Shiga)
  • Location: 3-1-1 Nojimatsu, Ritto-shi, Shiga 520-3045.
  • Capacity: ~500 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from JR Ritto Station.
  • Attractions: Ritto Youth Science Center (5-min), Lake Biwa (15-min train).
• Kyoto Prefectural Center for Arts and Culture (Kyoto)
  • Location: 7-1-1 Kawaramachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8041.
  • Capacity: ~800 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from Imadegawa Station (Karasuma Line).
  • Attractions: Nijo Castle (10-min walk), Kyoto Imperial Palace (5-min).
• Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21 Small Hall (Miyagi)
  • Location: 1-4-15 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0021.
  • Capacity: ~400 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from JR Sendai Station.
  • Attractions: Sendai Tanabata Museum (10-min walk), Zuihoden Mausoleum (15-min).
• Honda Theater (Tokyo)
  • Location: 1-2-3 Kinuta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0073.
  • Capacity: ~300 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from Kyodo Station (Odakyu Line).
  • Attractions: Setagaya Line cafes (5-min), Komazawa Olympic Park (15-min train).
• Kannai Hall Large Hall (Kanagawa)
  • Location: 1-1 Kinkaido-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0023.
  • Capacity: ~1,500 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from Kannai Station (Minatomirai Line).
  • Attractions: Yokohama Chinatown (10-min walk), Yamashita Park (15-min).
• J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center Medium Theater (Fukuoka)
  • Location: 1-1-1 Edamitsu, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 805-0016.
  • Capacity: ~600 reserved.
  • Access: 10-min walk from JR Yahata Station.
  • Attractions: Mojiko Retro (20-min train), Kokura Castle (15-min).
• Kochi Prefectural Cultural Hall Green Hall (Kochi)
  • Location: 2-4-1 Maruoka, Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0842.
  • Capacity: ~1,000 reserved.
  • Access: 10-min walk from JR Kochi Station.
  • Attractions: Kochi Castle (5-min walk), Hirome Market (10-min).
• Hiroshima JMS Aster Plaza Large Hall (Hiroshima)
  • Location: 1-1-1 Kamiyacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0011.
  • Capacity: ~1,500 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from Tatemachi Station (Astram Line).
  • Attractions: Peace Memorial Park (10-min walk), Hiroshima Castle (15-min).
• Aichi Prefectural Industrial Labor Center Wink Aichi Large Hall (Aichi)
  • Location: 2-3-4 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0008.
  • Capacity: ~1,200 reserved.
  • Access: 5-min walk from Sakae Station (Higashiyama Line).
  • Attractions: Nagoya TV Tower (5-min walk), Oasis 21 (3-min).
• Sapporo Education and Culture Hall Large Hall (Hokkaido)
  • Location: 2-3-1 Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 064-0824.
  • Capacity: ~1,500 reserved.
  • Access: 10-min walk from Sapporo Station.
  • Attractions: Odori Park (10-min walk), Sapporo Clock Tower (5-min).

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact via the Jasumo Contact Form. Specify date/venue (e.g., Feb 25 Aichi daytime, U25 2 tickets).
• Benefits: Bilingual Pia/Family Mart navigation, Japanese platform setup and e-ticket delivery, group bookings up to 8 tickets/show, U25 coordination.
• Note: Lotteries by Nov 3–5, 2025; Aichi/Kochi general from Nov 8—¥8,500 general / ¥2,500 U25; glitch refunds via Pia email.

Inquiries

• Performance and Ticket Inquiries:
  • Sunday Folk Promotion: 052-320-9100 (Aichi example).
• Venue Inquiries: Per venue websites above.

Disclaimer

Jasumo provides a specialized facilitation service for foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents in Japan, assisting with ticket acquisition for cultural events like Europe Kikaku’s 44th Performance “Internet Island Explorer” Tour through authorized platforms like Pia. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide international customers through the official booking process, addressing challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Japanese-only ticketing systems; Jasumo offers bilingual support.
• Local Platforms: Assistance with lottery registration, payments, and e-ticket delivery.
• High Demand: ~300–1,500 seats per venue and troupe’s cult following create sellout risks; we manage deadlines for prime chances. Securing tickets is not guaranteed. Book via Jasumo by venue deadlines (e.g., Nov 5, 2025, for Tokyo) for official ¥8,500 pricing to avoid resales. For travel planning, we can coordinate with regional tourism boards.

Reviews

• Europe Kikaku’s internet islands warped Aichi—Ueda’s wordplay, Gojo’s guest fire: surreal splendor!
• Jasumo grabbed U25 for Kyoto; cultural center’s intimacy + Kaneko’s charm = digital delirium delight!
• Sendai’s small hall pulsed with ensemble magic—44th’s best, glitch be damned!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the program for Europe Kikaku’s 44th “Internet Island Explorer”?

A: Ueda’s surreal digital drama with multimedia; ~120 minutes, subject to change.

Q2: Can international fans buy tickets without speaking Japanese?

A: Yes, Jasumo offers bilingual Pia/Family Mart assistance. Contact via the Jasumo Contact Form by deadlines (e.g., Nov 5, 2025).

Q3: Are children allowed, and what are the policies?

A: No preschoolers; U25 ¥2,500 with ID (day-of, excluding preschoolers).

Q4: What are the accessibility accommodations at the venues?

A: Reserved with options; contact promoters (e.g., Sunday Folk 052-320-9100 for Aichi) post-purchase for wheelchair needs.

Q5: Why is this event special?

A: Europe Kikaku’s 44th original tours surreal “internet islands” across Japan’s ~300–1,500-seat halls, with Ueda’s wordplay, Ou-shu’s score, and guests Gojo/Kaneko for digital-human heart.

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