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Appearance:

Hosho school, Manjiro Tatsumi | 
Ghost Story Teller, Masano, etc.

Program:

Noh performance
“Kanawa (Iron Trivet)”
the first half, the second half

Cuisine:

Nōryō set meal with 1 Drink

Even the night air shimmers with heat, and the windless darkness clings to the skin. In the height of midsummer, SUIGIAN invites you to step beyond the ordinary and into a world of haunting beauty.

As a respite from Japan’s intense summer heat, we are pleased to present our special Summer Ghost Noh performance during the Obon season.

This year’s featured work is “Kanawa (Iron Trivet),” one of the most powerful masterpieces of the Noh repertoire.
The play tells the story of a woman consumed by jealousy and resentment after being abandoned by her husband. Her overwhelming emotions gradually transform her from a human into a fearsome demon, culminating in a dramatic confrontation with the great onmyōji (master of yin-yang divination), Abe no Seimei, whose prayers seek to subdue her vengeful spirit.

The role of the demon woman will be performed by Manjiro Tatsumi, a distinguished Hosho school Noh actor and holder of Japan’s designation as an Important Intangible Cultural Property.
The performance will be accompanied by an illuminating commentary from Masano, a renowned storyteller specializing in classical Japanese ghost tales, who will guide audiences through the world of Kanawa with captivating narratives.

Blending the timeless artistry of Noh with the rich tradition of Japanese ghost storytelling, this is an exceptional program that could only be experienced at Suigian.

We warmly invite you to join us for this unforgettable midsummer evening of mystery, beauty, and theatrical brilliance.