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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September 21, 2026 at 11:00 am
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September 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm
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Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October hosts the Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October Yoichi-kai in Tokyo on 31 October 2026, featuring a daytime father-son rakugo performance and an evening duo showcase.
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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 decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask 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 need 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 support 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 |
| 2026/10/31 (Sat) | Shinjuku Suehiro-tei | Tokyo | 12:40 | 13:00 |
| 2026/10/31 (Sat) | Shinjuku Suehiro-tei | Tokyo | 16:40 | 17:00 |
Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| 1F Reserved Seats (Daytime) | 4,000 JPY | Approx. $26 USD |
| 1F Reserved Seats (Evening) | 4,000 JPY | Approx. $26 USD |
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 as physical paper tickets via convenience stores or box office collection channels.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
The Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October Yoichi-kai represents a special tradition in Tokyo’s lively performing arts calendar, celebrating the classic art of rakugo through unique programming. Rakugo is traditional Japanese comic storytelling where a lone storyteller sits on stage and recounts humorous or poignant tales using only a folding fan and a hand towel. The daytime performance features a generational collaboration with prominent rakugo masters Shunputei Ichicho and Shunputei Ichinosuke performing alongside special guests. The evening performance highlights a dynamic duo show featuring Ryutei Ichiba and Yanagiya Sansan, supported by traditional music, magic acts, and classic storytelling. Suehiro-tei itself serves as one of Tokyo’s last remaining historical vaudeville theaters, maintaining an authentic wooden interior and an intimate atmosphere that connects modern audiences with centuries of entertainment heritage. International visitors seeking a genuine cultural immersion will find this curated event offers a rare window into the living traditions of Japanese storytelling.
Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October: How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan—event organizers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verify resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticate as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involve. Where physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. And where tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application use for the event so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect 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 support in English throughout.
Venue and access: Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October
Shinjuku Suehiro-tei is a historic, traditional wooden yose theater located in Tokyo, dedicated primarily to daily rakugo, comic dialogue, and vaudeville performances. The venue offers an intimate viewing experience where audiences sit close to the stage on traditional cushions or benches, capturing the authentic ambiance of mid-20th-century Tokyo entertainment.
Shinjuku Suehiro-tei is situated in the lively Shinjuku district of Tokyo, a short walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Fukutoshin, and Toei Shinjuku lines, with Shinjuku Station also nearby, and sits just around the corner from the historic Shinjuku Shofukutei landmarks and bustling local dining alleys.
Frequently asked questions
The Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October Yoichi-kai takes place at Shinjuku Suehiro-tei in Tokyo.
Foreign visitors can secure tickets for the Shinjuku Suehiro-tei October Yoichi-kai through Jasumo without needing a local phone number or Japanese credit card.
The daytime program at Shinjuku Suehiro-tei features a father-son rakugo performance by Shunputei Ichicho and Shunputei Ichinosuke, while the evening program features a duo show by Ryutei Ichiba and Yanagiya Sansan.
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.
Jasumo arranges secure delivery of your Shinjuku Suehiro-tei tickets directly to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guides you through collection.
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