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

A performing arts that offers up a prayer for long life, abundant harvest of crops, and cleansing of misfortune; additionally, many performance programs feature Noh plays and the myths of Chronicles of Japan, etc. as a theme. It is a traditional art greatly loved over the ages by the masses, and even now is indispensable to shrine festivals.

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.

Experience a special Christmas with someone special at SUIGIAN!
We will be holding the Christmas Special Event "Sekka (Snow flower)" from Saturday, December 21st to Wednesday, the 25th, except on Monday, December 23rd.

For this event period, we have prepared exclusive Christmas cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.
In addition, for customers who make reservations for a multiple-course meal, we will also serve a Japanese and Western Christmas Sweets Assortment for dessert.

For the live performance, you will be able to watch a splendid program of traditional performing arts by "Momokawa Geinagon" embellished everywhere with Christmas imagery.

Please experience a "Japanese Christmas" unlike anywhere else with someone special at SUIGIAN, graced with a distinctly Japanese splendor and refinement.
We look forward to welcoming you all.

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.

The first day of our "Special New Year Performance" opens the New Year with an auspicious Kagura commencement ceremony.

The concept for this first Kagura performance of 2025 is "A New Year Celebration."
The program features "Fukuju no mai" – Ebisu-Daikoku –, showcasing the lively festivities of the New Year, in association with Fukutoku Shrine.
The performance will include the "Dance of Treasure Bestowal" by Ebisu and Daikokuten, famous as two of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. The dance is performed as a prayer for the prosperity and success of all our guests.

For dining, we have prepared our "New Year’s Special Course," a menu designed to beautifully mark the beginning of the year.
Savor festive dishes that elevate the spirit of the season as you enjoy precious time with your loved ones.

Kagura is a performing arts that offers up a prayer for long life, abundant harvest of crops, and cleansing of misfortune; additionally, many performance programs feature Noh plays and the myths of Chronicles of Japan, etc. as a theme. It is a traditional art greatly loved over the ages by the masses, and even now is indispensable to shrine festivals.

The second day of the "Special New Year Performance" will feature a Shishimai (lion dance), a New Year's tradition believed to bring luck and prosperity. There will also be a Nihon-buyou performance set to the sounds of the Koto and Shakuhachi.

As the refined melodies of the Koto and Shakuhachi fill the air with the grace and beauty of the New Year’s season, Nihon-buyou performers will dance, adding an extra layer of vibrancy and elegance to the festive stage.

You will also witness a stunning Shishimai performance, a quintessential part of the Japanese New Year experience.
True to ancient tradition, the Shishimai will weave through the audience, “biting” the heads of spectators. This act holds a double meaning: the word for “biting (kamitsuki)” is pronounced the same as a term meaning “being imbued with a divine spirit.”
Our prayers are for everyone to have a safe and peaceful year, free from negative energies and protected from bad luck.

For dining, we have prepared our "New Year’s Special Course," a menu designed to beautifully mark the beginning of the year.
Savor festive dishes that elevate the spirit of the season as you enjoy precious time with your loved ones.

* Shishimai: A traditional Japanese performance often held during New Year’s celebrations or festivals. The lion-inspired costumes and choreography are performed as a way to expel evil spirits and ward off illness, ensuring prosperity and good health.

The third day of "Special New Year Performance" will feature two captivating Nihon-buyou performances: "Hinazuru Sanbasō" and "Two Niwakajishi."

The "Sanbasō" is the second half of the ceremonial Noh piece "Okina," a ritual prayer for peace and prosperity.
Our presentation of "Hinazuru Sanbasō" is considered the most ancient among all Sanbasō variations and is performed as a feminine dance.
The Sanbasō dance is traditionally believed to celebrate abundant harvests. Through rhythmic foot-stamping that symbolizes the firming of soil and the use of bells representing the sowing of seeds, this dance serves as a prayer for bountiful crops.
This auspicious dance perfectly embodies the New Year celebrations of Japan, where rice holds profound cultural significance.

"Niwakajishi" originated during the Edo period (1603-1868 A.D.) as a dance adaptation of the traditional Shishimai, performed in the pleasure quarters as part of the entertainment provided by geisha and their male counterparts flatterer.
This piece vividly captures the allure of Edo-period entertainment districts, skillfully portraying the push and pull between men’s and women’s desires.

The performance will be brought to life by two exquisite dancers, delivering a powerful and dazzling production that celebrates the start of the New Year with flair.

For dining, we have prepared our "New Year’s Special Course," a menu designed to beautifully mark the beginning of the year.
Savor festive dishes that elevate the spirit of the season as you enjoy precious time with your loved ones.

The fourth and fifth day of "Special New Year Performance" will feature Nihon-buyou performance: "Early Spring Dance."

For dining, we have prepared our "New Year’s Special Course," a menu designed to beautifully mark the beginning of the year.
Savor festive dishes that elevate the spirit of the season as you enjoy precious time with your loved ones.

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.

A performing arts that offers up a prayer for long life, abundant harvest of crops, and cleansing of misfortune; additionally, many performance programs feature Noh plays and the myths of Chronicles of Japan, etc. as a theme. It is a traditional art greatly loved over the ages by the masses, and even now is indispensable to shrine festivals.

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.

In the past, SUIGIAN only allowed traditional performing arts on its stage, but owner Hidetomo KIMURA has created a new art and culture fusion program, "TECHNOH LAB.," which now enters its Tenth installment.

Manjiro Tatsumi, Noh master of the Hosho school of Shite-kata and recipient of the general designation of Important Intangible Cultural Property, together with Asian techno god and driving force in Japan’s techno scene, KEN ISHII, have collaborated as representatives of Japan’s old and new arts. Each time, the tension and depth of their collaborations have increased and they have come ever closer to perfecting their craft.

Using the theme of "Jo-Ha-Kyu," a temporal concept of ancient Eastern music established within the fundamentals of Zeami’s Nohgeiron, the collaboration of Japan’s cutting-edge music and its oldest Noh performance within SUIGIAN’s space will allow the audience to experience a moment of "Shin-Gi-Tai" (the three qualities of heart, technique, and strength).

Using SUIGIAN’s theme of "Playing with culture through Japan’s seasons" and based on the concept of the 24 seasons and 72 micro-seasons "Shōsetsu (Lesser snow)" solar term, the audience can partake of small party dishes prepared using the freshest of ingredients.

As the projection-mapped story plays against the backdrop of the ancient pine tree painted in the Edo period (1608 – 1967) by an artist of the Kano school, cutting-edge techno music will fuse with traditional performing arts to create a SUIGIAN-style hospitality for all to enjoy.

* Jo-Ha-Kyu: Japanese performing arts term which refers to three phases of a musical piece or stage performance. "Jo" is a peaceful introduction; "Ha" is a dense development phase; and "Kyu" is a fast-paced final chapter.

General Produce: Hidetomo KIMURA,
owner of SUIGIAN

The world’s oldest musical theater, it was developed from the fusion of an offshoot from Sangaku, said to have been transmitted from the Chinese mainland in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.), with various preexisting art forms in Japan.
Originated by Kanami and his son Zeami during the Muromachi period (1336-1568 A.D.), and designated as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, it is a traditional performing art that Japan is proud of.