CWAJ Cultural Program Committee Event
No Strings Attached-Behind the Scenes of Bunraku
Monday 18 th May 2026. 14.00-16.00. Doors open 13:30
Tokyo Women’s Plaza Hall B1, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya, 150-0001.
Omotesando Station Exit B2, B3
Cultural Program Committee are working hard to bring this very special event to members and guests. Please join us for a unique performance and experience with master puppeteer the fifth Tamasuke Yoshida. This special event is open to CWAJ members, guests and the public. Bunraku is Japan’s traditional puppet theatre, originating in 17 th century Osaka. It brings together three art forms-hand operated puppets, dramatic narration and shamisen music to tell deeply human stories. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Bunraku remains a living classical art today. The event will include Climatic Performances, “Osome” from the play Shinpan Utazaimon and “Osono” from Hadesugata Onna Maiginu plus some hands-on opportunities for the audience to gain a deeper understanding of Bunraku.
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Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased through Wild Apricot or Peatix:
https://cw3saoj.wildapricot.org/event-6546664
https://peatix.com/event/4920350
CWAJ Members and guests: ¥5,000 Students/People with disabilities: ¥3,000
You may also pay for your tickets in cash on the door. If you wish to use this option, please contact bunrakuevent@cwaj.org for further information.
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Cultural Program Committee
Director of Cultural Programs: Shigeko Nagaoka
Co-Chairs of Cultural Program Committee : Elizabeth Okada and Teruyo Yamaguchi
