Nakamura Kankurō & Nakamura Shichinosuke Spring Kabuki Special Performance 2026

• March 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
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• March 22, 2026 at 8:00 pm
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Overview

The Nakamura Kankurō & Nakamura Shichinosuke Spring Kabuki Special Performance 2026 (Harugyo Kabuki Special Performance) is a major regional tour event featuring two of the most popular and critically acclaimed actors of the contemporary Kabuki stage, Nakamura Kankurō and his younger brother, Nakamura Shichinosuke.

The performances are typically shorter, more accessible “Jungyo” (touring) programs, designed to bring high-quality Kabuki to venues outside of the main theaters in Tokyo and Kyoto. This tour spans three prefectures (Tokyo, Shizuoka, Aichi, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Osaka, Fukuoka, Saga) over two weeks in March 2026.

Program Highlights

The program is divided into three parts, common for these special tours:

1. Talk Corner: A relaxed segment featuring Nakamura Kankurō, Nakamura Shichinosuke, and Nakamura Tsurumatsu, offering anecdotes and insights that are rare in traditional Kabuki.
2. Dance/Drama Performance (1): Enkou Akebono Tetsusetsu (likely a reference to a colorful, lively Edo-style scene). The listed roles suggest a vibrant street scene or festival gathering involving merchants, village folk, and geisha (e.g., fan seller, morning glory seller, town girl, butterfly seller).
3. Dance/Drama Performance (2): Ink-lacquered woman (Sumie Onna) and Tokiwazu troupe, Mannojo, Nakamura Kankuro, Taro Kaja, Nakamura Kakumatsu, Hanano, Nakamura Shichinosuke. This is likely a classical dance, possibly featuring Shichinosuke as the elegant female role (onnagata).

Why Attend

• Star Power: See two of Japan’s most recognizable and talented Kabuki stars, Kankurō and Shichinosuke (of the famous Nakamuraya lineage), performing outside of the main city theaters.
• Accessible Kabuki: These special tours are specifically designed to be less intimidating and more engaging for new audiences than full-length main programs.
• Intimate Insights: The talk corner offers a rare chance to hear the actors speak about their craft and the performance.
• Extensive Tour: The tour covers a wide range of cities across Japan, providing many opportunities to attend.
• Highly Competitive Tickets: These performances are highly popular due to the actors’ fame.

Tour Schedule & Ticket Information

The tour runs from March 7 to March 22, 2026, across eight locations, with most venues featuring two performances on the same day.

Ticket Types & Pricing

There are two distinct pricing structures listed, likely due to differences in venue or organizer:

Booking Limits: You can specify up to 4 tickets per application per performance date/time. You cannot apply for the same performance more than twice.

CRITICAL DEADLINE ALERT: PRE-ORDER LOTTERY

The pre-order lottery acceptance period for the Fuchu, Ota, Sagami Women’s University, and Takatsuki venues ends very soon: Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 23:59 JST.

Applying via the lottery provides the best chance to secure tickets for these highly desirable dates.

Booking with Jasumo

To maximize your chances of securing seats for this popular tour:

1. Immediate Lottery Entry: For the shows on March 7, 13, 15, and 20, submit your request immediately with your preferred date, time, and seat type before the lottery deadline of November 16.
2. General Sale Strategy: For all other shows, submit your request to be ready for the upcoming General Sale dates (e.g., Nov 15th, Nov 22nd, Nov 29th). Note that General Sale for the Tokyo venues and Sagami (Kanagawa) begins on November 22nd.

Jasumo can assist with the lottery application, managing the immediate payment requirement if successful, and executing the general sale purchase on your behalf. Contact Us now.

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 to 1500 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 $\yen 8,500$ pricing to avoid resales. For travel planning, we can coordinate with regional tourism boards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the critical deadline for the lottery applications?

The lottery deadline for four venues is Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 23:59 JST (4 days from now).

Are children allowed to attend?

No, preschool children are not allowed to enter the performance.

How do I purchase wheelchair seats?

If you require wheelchair seats, you must contact the organizer, BASE CAMP, at 092-406-7737 (weekdays 12:00-17:00).

When can I pick up my tickets?

Tickets can be picked up at 7-Eleven or FamilyMart starting Saturday, November 29, 2025.

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