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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The Maki Asami Ballet Company stands as one of Japan’s most distinguished classical ballet institutions. Established in 1956 by pioneer dancer and choreographer Maki Asami, the company has maintained a reputation for technical precision, artistic depth, and exquisite theatrical staging for seven decades. Its repertoire encompasses monumental classical masterworks alongside innovative contemporary creations.
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Contact Jasumo Now →A cornerstone of the company’s community engagement and artistic outreach is its dedicated series of children’s ballets. These productions are specifically curated to preserve the full artistic rigor and beauty of traditional classical ballet while offering accessible narrative pacing, vibrant staging, and engaging choreography suitable for multi-generational audiences. The production of Cinderella translates Charles Perrault’s classic fairy tale into a breathtaking visual journey, featuring lush costuming, rich scenic design, and Prokofiev’s evocative score.
The Osaka International Festival, currently celebrating its 64th edition, is one of Japan’s premier cultural festivals. Hosted at the world-renowned Festival Hall in Osaka, the festival presents top-tier international and domestic orchestras, opera, ballet, and traditional Japanese arts. The inclusion of the Maki Asami Ballet Company’s Cinderella within the 2026 festival highlights the cultural significance of classical dance education and high-level theatrical performance in the Kansai region.
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Why Experience It Live in Japan?
Attending a major ballet production in Japan offers a refined cultural experience that reflects the extraordinary enthusiasm Japanese audiences hold for classical performing arts. Festival Hall in Osaka is famous across East Asia for its pristine acoustics and expansive stage capabilities, providing an ideal environment to appreciate the nuanced musicality and grand visuals of Prokofiev’s ballet.
For overseas travelers visiting Japan with family, this performance presents a unique opportunity to participate in Osaka’s cultural calendar alongside local arts patrons. The afternoon matinee format makes it welcoming for young viewers while maintaining the high theatrical standards expected at a grand venue like Festival Hall.
2026 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
Saturday, 19 September 2026—Festival Hall, Osaka (Doors open 13:00 / Start 14:00)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Available Seats From – To (USD, ref.) |
| General Admission / Reserved Seating | ¥4,000 – ¥12,000 | $27 – $80 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand and are confirmed at the time of inquiry.
Ticketing Conditions & Sales Period:
- Sales Type: General Sale (First come, first served).
- Application Period: Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.
- Age & Entry Rules: Children require valid admission tickets; venue entry policies apply.
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To secure your preferred seating for the Maki Asami Ballet Company’s Cinderella in Osaka, please prepare your preferred details—including event name, preferred date, venue, and number of guests—and submit your request via our contact form.
Why Book Through Jasumo
Navigating ticket purchases for arts events in Japan presents complex hurdles for international visitors:
- Access: Japanese event tickets frequently require registration on domestic platforms utilizing Japanese-language interfaces, local SMS verification, or complex payment systems. Jasumo secures genuine tickets through our wide network of trusted domestic sources, including event organizers, official ticketing channels, and verified resale channels when primary sales reach capacity.
- Communication: Official event notifications, box office terms, and venue requirements are communicated exclusively in Japanese. We handle all direct correspondence with local ticketing entities and keep you updated in clear English.
- Payment: Overseas credit cards are routinely rejected by Japanese domestic ticketing gateways. Jasumo completes purchases through established local payment channels while allowing you to pay smoothly and securely.
Every ticket acquired through Jasumo is thoroughly authenticated for validity and delivered directly to your hotel or Airbnb accommodation in Japan by reliable Japanese courier or postal services. A service fee applies to reflect our concierge, verification, and logistics management work, which will be detailed when you inquire.
How It Works
- Submit Request: Contact us with your event name, performance date, venue, and required number of tickets.
- Confirmation & Quote: We verify seat availability, confirm current pricing, and send you a clear payment link.
- Secure Payment: Complete your transaction securely online.
- Authentication & Delivery: We purchase, verify, and deliver your physical or electronic tickets directly to your accommodation in Japan, offering full English support up to the event date.
Call to Action #2
Experience world-class classical ballet during your stay in Osaka. Please have your event name, date, venue, and group size ready, and click below to contact the Jasumo concierge team.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a full-scale classical ballet production choreographed specifically to remain engaging and accessible to young audiences while maintaining classical ballet rigor, staged at Osaka’s Festival Hall.
The performance will be held at Festival Hall in Osaka Prefecture as part of the 64th Osaka International Festival 2026.
General tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 28 March 2026 until 16 September 2026.
An order is made up of the base ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to secure the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order varies, full details and a confirmed price for your specific order are provided upon initial contact.
Jasumo authenticates your tickets and delivers physical tickets directly to your hotel concierge or Airbnb address across Japan prior to your performance date.
Venue & Access
Festival Hall (Osaka)
- Address: 2-3-18 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Nearest Stations:
- Directly connected to Watanabebashi Station (Keihan Nakanoshima Line).
- Directly connected to Higobashi Station (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, Exit 4).
- Approximately 11 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station or Umeda Station.
- Nearby Landmark: Situated inside the Nakanoshima Festival Tower, adjacent to the Dojima River.
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