The opportunity to gain authentic first-hand experience of traditional culture

You can experience techniques used in a variety of performances which are still popular at vaudeville shows today, with demonstrations by professional people. The event will be held every Saturday from April 6, 2019 to March 28, 2020.
There are three programs, “Wazuma”, “Kamikiri” and “Kyokugei”. Because the content of the event varies depending on the day, please check the schedule and join the program of your choice.

■Wazuma (Traditional Magic)

Wazuma is traditional magic that has been handed down from 400 years ago. This magic was extremely popular among the masses in the Edo period. An instructor will explain the brief history of wazuma while providing you the opportunity to try it out.

 

■Kamikiri (Paper Cutting)

Kamikiri is traditional Japanese paper cutting. Kamikiri is an improvised art which a performer creates only by a sheet of paper and scissors, according to audience’s requests.In this program, you will cut the paper based on some themes. You can take the paper cutout home after you finish it.

 

■Kyokugei (Traditional Acrobatics)

Kyokugei is a traditional Japanese acrobatics. You can see the kasamawashi performance which means rotating an umbrella with some objects, as well as gokai-jawan, using a long rod to support some objects on top of the rod. In Japan, the kasamawashi is particularly popular and also believed to be very auspicious. You can try performances such as kasamawashi and kamitate (a part of gokai-jawan).

 

Details

Event Name	Engei (Japanese Traditional Entertainment) in Edo-Tokyo Museum
Venue	Edo-Tokyo Museum 5F Permanent Exhibition Area
Dates	April 6, 2019 – March 28, 2020
Note	【Date】 Every Saturdays *October 5, December 28, 2019 is excluded. 【Participation】 Advanced application not required.
Open Hours	①12:30 – 13:00 ②14:00 – 14:30 ③16:00 – 16:30
Admission	Free　*Admission fee for Permanent Exhibition required. 【Admission fee for Permanent Exhibition】 General : 600 yen Over 65 years old : 300 yen College Students & Vocational School Students : 480 yen Junior high school Students (Not from Tokyo) & High school Students : 300 yen Junior high school Students (Go to school or live in Tokyo), Primary School Students & Preschool Children : Free *Students are asked to show their student IDs. *People aged 65 or over are asked to show ID/document that proves their age.
Address	1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Contact	03-5428-3655 (10:00 – 18:00)