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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July 3, 2026 at 10:00 am
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September 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
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SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- presents a fusion of classic ballet and dramatic reading performance at the New National Theater Middle Theater in Tokyo, running from 7 September to 9 September 2026.
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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 supporte 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
Dates and Performances
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| 7 September 2026 (Mon) | New National Theater Middle Theater | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
| 7 September 2026 (Mon) | New National Theater Middle Theater | Tokyo | 17:45 | 18:30 |
| 8 September 2026 (Tue) | New National Theater Middle Theater | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
| 8 September 2026 (Tue) | New National Theater Middle Theater | Tokyo | 17:45 | 18:30 |
| 9 September 2026 (Wed) | New National Theater Middle Theater | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
Ticket Categories and Prices
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Reserved seating | ¥15,000 – ¥16,000 | ~$100 – $110 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 for this performance are issue as physical paper tickets or electronic passes.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- represents an innovative hybrid theatrical format that has captured significant interest across Japanese performing arts circles. By bridging classical ballet choreography with dramatic vocal readings, the production reimagines narrative storytelling for contemporary Japanese audiences. This cross-genre approach appeals simultaneously to traditional ballet enthusiasts, voice theatre fans, and literary performance followers, creating a distinctive crossover appeal rarely seen in conventional Japanese theatre.
The 2026 staging features dynamic double and triple-cast rotations, ensuring each performance offers a fresh interpretation of the narrative material. Japanese audiences hold deep appreciation for multidisciplinary collaborations that honor classical techniques while introducing fresh artistic frameworks. The New National Theater Middle Theater provides an intimate setting tailored specifically for productions requiring precise acoustics and nuanced physical expression.
For international travellers visiting Tokyo, experiencing SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- offers a rare opportunity to witness Japan’s forward-thinking approach to stagecraft and classical art fusion.
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 authenticate 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 issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. 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. Also, tickets are collecte 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 supporte in English throughout.
Venue and access
The New National Theater Middle Theater in Tokyo is a medium-sized, highly versatile venue with a capacity of approximately 1,038 seats, specifically designed to accommodate drama, contemporary dance, and theatrical productions with exceptional acoustics and sightlines. Located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, the theater is directly connecte to Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line, placing it just one stop away from Shinjuku Station. Visitors can easily identify the site by its proximity to the iconic Tokyo Opera City Tower complex.
Frequently Asked Questions: SWAN Ballet Cross Reading
Foreign visitors can purchase tickets for SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- at the New National Theater Middle Theater, though domestic Japanese purchasing requirements can make direct online checkout difficult for overseas users. Jasumo manages the entire purchasing process locally on your behalf.
Tickets for SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- are either delivere to your hotel in Tokyo via secure domestic courier or provided digitally with step-by-step English guidance for entry.
Pre-school aged children are not permitted entry to SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- at the New National Theater Middle Theater in Tokyo.
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 primary registrations for SWAN -Ballet cross Reading- in Tokyo are closed, Jasumo utilises a verified network in Japan to source valid seats for your preferred performance dates.
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