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Shinjuku
Kabuki-cho
Noh Stage
Nakashima Shinjuku Noh Stage was established in 1941, early Showa period. In 2022, Smappa!Group perchased the building and renamed it ‘Shinjuku Kabuki-cho Noh Stage.’ The space is dedicated to promote Japanese culture to both domestic and international audience. Currently the stage is used for Noh lesson by the general holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, Shizuo Nakashima from Kanze school. We also welcome anyone who is interested in hosting cultural and tourism related event, such as traditional performance show case, exhibitions, etc. Email for inquiry.
STUDENT WANTED
| Introduction | Price | Lesson Time |
|---|---|---|
| Noh introduction | 3,000 yen | 1 hour |
Please bring your own white tabi.
| Practice | Price | Lesson Time |
|---|---|---|
| Noh play with dance and voice | 15,000 yen per month（+ 2,000 yen membership） | Three times per month 1 hour per lesson |
| Noh play with voice | 10,000 yen per month（+ 2,000 yen membership） | Three times per month 1 hour per lesson |
| Noh play with dance | 10,000 yen per month （+ 2,000 yen membership） | Three times per month 1 hour per lesson |
Please bring your own white tabi. Textbook and fan might be needed according the course.
Email:noh@winerice.co.jpfor application with the info below.
■Please list three available dates for potential class. It takes us one week to get back to you.
Example）
First choice 4/16 11am～
Second choice 4/18 11am～
Third choice 4/30 3pm～
Sensei
Nakashima Shizuo なかしま しずお
Born in 1950, Tokyo. As the oldest son of former master Seiko Nakajima, Shizuo studied under his father and 25th generation of Kanze school, Kanze Sakon. For over 40 years he toured at reoccurring Kanze Noh showcase, specializing Jiutai, the Noh chorus that facing stage, seated in two rows on the Jiutai-za. He also played a main role internationally at vocal only Noh showcase, facilitated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan throughout the world; United States of America, China, Russia and Switzerland. Around 1977, Shizuo inherited Seifu-kai from late master Seiko Nakajima, since then he has been dedicated to teaching and performing for Noh enthusiast for over 40 years.
General holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property
Member of Noh-gaku Performance Association
Director of Kanze Society
Director of Seifu-kai
Space Rental
| Purpose | Price Per Hour | Full Day (9am-10pm) |
|---|---|---|
Photo, film shooting for business |
weekdayASK | ASK |
| holidayASK | ASK | |
・Photo, film shooting for personal use |
weekday12,000 yen（without tax） | 140,000 yen（without tax） |
| holiday15,000 yen（without tax） | 175,000 yen（without tax） |
