Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts a “Noh” Japanese Traditional Performing Art Event
“A Story of Love and Jealousy” in collaboration with The National Noh Theatre

Noh Play “Dojoji”, The Kita School

 TOKYO - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host an special exhibition of the Japanese traditional performing art called “Noh” from June 1 (Friday) to 27 (Wednesday), 2018. This exhibition is held in cooperation with The National Noh Theatre and is designed to help commemorate the 35th anniversary of its founding in September. As part of the exhibition, various art items related to “Noh”, including traditional carved wooden masks, intricately woven costumes and other artistic props, will be displayed in our Hotel lobby. Also, complimentary “Noh” performances will be held for approximately 20 minutes on June 7 (Thursday) and 21 (Thursday), 2018 in the lobby of our Hotel. Teruhisa Ohshima of the Kita School of “Noh” will perform these complimentary performances and provide commentary on “Noh”. In addition, a live “Noh” performance of a play entitled “Aoi No Ue” based upon scenes from the classic Japanese novel called the “Tale of Genji” (Written during the 11th century) will be performed by Yoshimasa Kanze (A “Noh” performer belonging to the Yarai Noh Stage Group) on June 14 (Thursday), 2018. This “Noh” performance expresses the sorrow of a mistress over her jealousy towards Aoi No Ue, the wife of Hikaru Genji. In conjunction with this performance, specially prepared lunches will be served to guests at three of our restaurants.

“Noh” has been performed for over 600 years since the “Muromachi Period” of Japan, and is one of the world’s oldest performing arts. The “Noh” acting and performance style have spanned national borders and cultures to influence performing arts of various genres globally, and was registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2008 in recognition of its strong cultural importance globally. The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is pleased to provide its guests from over 100 different countries, who now account for 75% of all guests, with the opportunity to enjoy “Noh” performing arts as part of our diverse range of “Cultural Experience Programs”.

Enjoying Japan’s Traditional Performing Art “Noh” – A Story of Love and Jealousy

Date: June 1 (Friday) to 27 (Wednesday), 2018
Venue: Art Lobby, 3rd Floor and others
Admission Fee: Complimentary
Co-Sponsor: The National Noh Theatre

• Special Exhibition 1: “Emotions of A Woman Expressed Through Noh”
  
  “Noh” performing arts reflect the timeless and unchanging characteristics of human psychology and destiny. The play performed this year “Aoi No Ue” portrays the mixed emotions of love and jealousy of a woman who falls in love with a married man, and demonstrates the beauty of traditional “Noh” masks and costumes.
  
  Venue: Art Lobby, 3rd Floor *Some items may be changed from June 15 to 22, 2018.

• Special Exhibition 2: “Fantastic Realm of the Moon and Universe” by Japanese Modern Artist Hiroshi Sekiguchi
  
  Venue: 2nd Floor of the South Tower (in front of Main Bar “Brillant”)

• Special Performance 1: Noh Demonstration in the Lobby (Free)
  
  Date: June 7 (Thursday) and 21 (Thursday), 2018
  Time: Approximately 20 minute performance
  starting from 5:00p.m.
  Venue: Main Lobby, 3rd Floor
  Performer: Teruhisa Ohshima of the Kita School of Noh, *English interpretation provided
  
  For Exhibition Information: +81-3-5322-8061 (Lobby Gallery Direct Line)

Noh Play “Aoi No Ue”, The Kanze School

• Special Performance 2: Noh Play “Aoi No Ue” and Special Luncheon
  
  Date: June 14 (Thursday), 2018 *Reservation required
  Time: Noh Lecture and Performance from 12:00p.m. Special Luncheon from 1:30p.m.
  Noh Performance Venue: Concorde Ball Room, 5th Floor
  Luncheon Venues: Japanese Cuisine, Chinese Dining, and French & Italian Cuisine
  Price: JPY18,000 per guest (Includes admission for Noh performance, meal, one free drink, service charges and taxes)
  Performer: Yoshimasa Kanze of the Kanze School of Noh and others
  
  For Information and Reservations: +81-3-3344-0111(Restaurant Reservation)