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Although SUIGIAN has only ever allowed public performances of traditional performing arts, it is finally undertaking a fully fledged program which fuses the traditional with new art culture.
In this first installment, we offer a collaboration between two artists who represent the old and new of Japan: Manjiro Tatsumi, Noh master of the Hosho school of shite-kata and recipient of the Important Intangible Cultural Asset designation; and Ken Ishii, Eastern techno god and pioneer of the techno scene in Japan.

Set in SUIGIAN's space and using as its theme "Jo-Ha-Kyu," a temporal concept in ancient Eastern music established on the main points of Zeami's Geinoron, this collaboration of Japan's cutting edge music and its ancient Noh performance will offer a moment of "heart, technique, and body" which cannot be missed!

And for the third act, "Momokawa Geinagon," a female artist group which practices Japanese arts at the highest level, will collaborate with DJ Ken Ishii to bring you 3 rhythms which also express "Jo-Ha-Kyu."

SUIGIAN's culinary theme is playing with culture according to Japan's seasons.
Among "The 24 seasons and 72 micro-seasons," December 3rd is "Shōsetsu (Lesser snow)."
Enjoy the creative light dishes made using seasonal ingredients and drinks which SUIGIAN prides itself on.

Against the backdrop of an old pine tree painted by a Kanou painter of the Edo period, enjoy this fusion of a traditional Japanese Noh stage performance with cutting edge techno music, all while basking in SUIGIAN's excellent hospitality.

In ancient times, the regions now known as Tokyo and Saitama were part of "Musashi-no-kuni (Musashi Province)."

The shrine which held the highest ranking in Musashi Province was the Omiya Hikawa Shrine, which held the title of "Ichinomiya." The deity enshrined within is "Susanoo-no-mikoto."

Having angered "Amaterasu Omikami," "Susanoo-no-mikoto" was banished from Takamagahara (Plain of High Heaven), whereupon he descended on the land of Torigami in Izumo, and there, he triumphantly slew the monstrous serpent Orochi by getting it drunk on "Yashioori no Sake." The legend of this deed of vanquishment became the story behind the origin of the first sake made in Japan, the aforementioned "Yashioori no Sake."

From within the Orochi's tail emerged a sword, which turned out to be one of the Three Sacred Treasures, the “Kusanagi no Tsurugi”, and the cries of triumph unleashed by "Susanoo-no-mikoto" are said to have become the first waka (Japanese poem), called "Yakumo tatsu."

This story of "Orochi Taiji" is said to be the origin of various episodes and heroic legendary tales. Let us celebrate the end of this year with a staging of the joyous "Kagura," performed by "Ishiyama Shachu," which originated from Hikawa Shrine, the source from which this story was derived.

We have prepared for this event a limited edition prix-fixe menu, inspired by the theme of "Orochi Taiji," complete with a full selection of beverages, for your dining pleasure. We eagerly await your visit to celebrate this joyous day with delicious cuisine and entertainment.

* Kagura: sacred music and dancing performed at shrines.
* Musashi-no-kuni: The former name of the province which straddled the regions which comprise Tokyo Metropolis, Saitama Prefecture, and the eastern portion of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also known as "Bushu."
* Susanoo-no-mikoto: One of the most famous gods to have appeared in Japanese mythology. Younger brother to the goddess of the sun, "Amaterasu Omikami," who is recognized as the ruling god of the Shinto religion.

This event is a lecture (talking event)
given in Japanese only,
so reservations are not recommended.
Thank you for your understanding.

This event is a lecture (talking event)
given in Japanese only,
so reservations are not recommended.
Thank you for your understanding.

This event is a lecture (talking event)
given in Japanese only,
so reservations are not recommended.
Thank you for your understanding.

This event is a lecture (talking event)
given in Japanese only,
so reservations are not recommended.
Thank you for your understanding.

Most people think of November 23rd (Wednesday, a national holiday) as "Labor Thanksgiving Day," but at shrines all across Japan, there is a festival called "Niinamesai," which is celebrated in grand fashion.

In Japanese mythology, this festival is said to have originated when the "Amaterasu Omikami" devoured the first harvest of the season, while in the real world, since the Asuka period (592 - 710 A.D.), the "Niinamesai" has been celebrated in appreciation of bumper crops.

To commemorate this day, and to celebrate this most important and sacred festival date of "Niinamesai," SUIGIAN has invited the 10th Iemoto (Grand Master) of Ishiyama Shachu school to conduct a special performance of "Sato-Kagura 'Shinken-Yuujo' – Niiname no Mai –." Performing the "Niiname-Kagura" while holding ears of rice, this dance promises us all the hopes of perpetually abundant crops.

We have prepared for this event a limited edition prix-fixe menu, inspired by the theme of "Niinamesai," complete with a full selection of beverages, for your dining pleasure.
We invite you to spend this special moment with us, together with this performance and fine conversation, enjoyed with the freshest, in-season cuisine―an experience only we can offer.

* Kagura: sacred music and dancing performed at shrines.
* Iemoto: Literally "family foundation," this is a Japanese term which describes a system of familial generations in traditional Japanese arts, and is a title which refers to the founder or current Grand Master of a school of traditional Japanese cultures.
* Niinamesai: A religious festival conducted to give thanks for good harvests, in which the new rice and grains harvested that year are presented as offerings to the gods, and shared with the Emperor, who partakes in the offerings as well.
* Amaterasu Omikami: The "Sun Goddess" called is said to be the chief divinity of Shintoism.

In collaboration with famous breweries of Japan's national drink, sake, we are offering a dinner event where you can enjoy sake, food, and the traditional art of Noh theater.

The five famous breweries representative of their regions are : Urakasumi (Shiogama, Miyagi), Dewazakura (Tendo, Yamagata), Tengumai (Hakusan, Ishikawa), Born (Sabae, Fukui), and Sakuramasamune (Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo).

Enjoy an event-limited course meal or One set meal with foods paired to the sake and made using ingredients connected to the collaborating brewery's region.

And this time, you can watch a variety of Noh performances in different styles each day paired with five breweries.
You can choose the plan that best suits your preferences, depending on the cuisine and the Noh performance.
Please take this valuable opportunity to enjoy these famous breweries' renowned sakes together with Noh five schools.

The Noh performance at SUIGIAN is a shortened version of the program’s climax scene, which is summarized in about 15 minutes.