From a single-tatami stage to the world. “ONE STAGE,” a performing arts project weaving the future through art, kicks off on November 25th at Zojoji Temple in Minato Ward!
Creative General Incorporated Association Guild Press Release: September 9, 2025 To Members of the Press From a stage just one tatami mat to the world. “ONE STAGE,” a performing arts project that weaves the future through art, will launch on November 25th at Zojoji Temple in Minato Ward! Generation Z artists, including those selected for Forbes 30 Under 30, take on unimaginable forms of expression – a “mixed martial arts” art event where music, fine arts, and traditional performing arts intersect
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interested, please feel free to contact us at the address listed below. Performance summary Performance name: ONE STAGE CONCERT Date and time: November 24, 2025 (Monday/Holiday) Part 1: 14:00-15:20 Part 2: 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM (Two performances, same content) Venue: Zojoji Temple Koshoden Hall (4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011) Ticket Price: ¥3,000 Director: Japanese dancer Wakako Arima Sponsor: Creative Guild General Incorporated Association Performers (titles omitted) Japanese dancer (directed by ONE STAGE): Wakako Arima Scenographer/First-class architect: Ryosuke Hara Mezzo-soprano (2nd year graduate school, Tokyo University of the Arts): Natsumi Matsuoka Rakugo storyteller (Forbes 30 UNDER 30 2025 selection): Edanoshin Katsura Piano (1st year graduate school, Tokyo University of the Arts): Hibiki Hoshino Painter (2nd year graduate school, Tokyo University of the Arts): Ryo Ogata Supporting Performers (titles omitted) Japanese Dancer: Bando Kanjiro Video Recording (Titles Omitted) Videographer: Sora Okubo *For detailed profiles of each artist, please refer to the “Artist Profile” section. ※Photography may be conducted at this event for record-keeping and publicity purposes. Please note that photographs and videos may be posted on social media, websites, etc. Please consult venue staff with any questions. What is the performing arts project “ONE STAGE”? This performing arts project, featuring a collapsible stage the size of a single tatami mat, opened in 2025. It was led by Japanese dancer Wakako Arima, and the stage was designed by scenographer and first-class architect Ryosuke Hara. “What kind of grand world can be created from a tiny stage measuring just one tatami mat?” ONE STAGE is a testing ground for putting this question into practice. This project transcends the boundaries of genres such as traditional performing arts, fine arts, and music, and creates new cultural value by intersecting diverse forms of
expression.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-a97a026117122ce7f735aa52a4d58ae2-2323×1307.jpg Highlights of “ONE STAGE CONCERT” on November 25th (Monday/Holiday) The “ONE STAGE CONCERT,” to be held on November 25th, will be a “mixed martial arts” concert where music, fine art, and traditional performing arts intersect, creating an unimaginable performance born from just one tatami mat. Young artists of Gen Z, including those selected for Forbes 30 Under 30, will perform. The historic Zojoji Temple Koshoden Hall will be fused with contemporary art. The event will be recorded as a video by videographer Okubo Sora and released at a later date. Cooperation with Creative Guild This performance is being realized in collaboration with Creative Guild, a general incorporated association whose motto is “Creating a future that starts with fun.” Creative Guild will share each artist’s life story and vision for the future through interviews with artists. We also plan to use AI tools to provide a system that allows visitors to share and interact with each other’s profiles. We will work to create a “continuing space” where participants and stakeholders can connect and inspire new actions even after the event. Ticket Application and Payment Methods Applications are accepted via the following form: Ticket application form https://x.gd/ZWHzY Ticket
Application After applying, details on payment methods (bank transfer, online payment, etc.) will be sent to the email address you registered. On the day of the event, your name will be confirmed at the reception desk and you will be given your ticket before being admitted. Request for Sponsorship and Support This project aims to support the next generation of artists and the continued development of cultural activities, and is seeking sponsoring companies and organizations. Ticket revenues will be used to fund activities such as performances, stage production costs, and video production, allowing us to continue providing a venue for the arts. Contact for inquiries/interview requests If you would like to cover this event in advance, or be photographed or interviewed on the day, please contact us at the email address listed below. We also have photos and video footage available for press use. For any other inquiries, please contact us by email at the address below. Email: onestage2025artist@gmail.com
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-fe897653d450cafce683926c14a7f799-2160×2700.jpg Japanese dancer (head of ONE STAGE): Wakako Arima Born in Tokyo in 1998. He studied under his father, Kanjiro Bando, a Japanese dancer, and made his stage debut at the age of two. He obtained his Bando-ryu master’s qualification at the age of 18. At the age of 19, he became the representative of the Japanese dance school, Children’s Dance School. Works in a wide range of fields, including stage performances, TV commercials, magazine appearances, production, educational projects, and artistic activities. Head of ONE STAGE, a project for young artists. ◻Homepage https://wakakoarima.com ◻︎Instagram @arima_wakako https://www.instagram.com/arima_wakako ◻︎Instagram Japanese Dance Class Children’s Dance School @kodomobuyou
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Scenographer/First-Class Architect: Ryosuke Hara Born in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1996. Completed a master’s degree in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University. His aim is to reconsider regional uniqueness in the modern era and create “scenes” that can only exist in that place. He presides over the theater space ROCKACUNAT. As a scenographer, he collaborates with artists from a variety of genres. He has received the GOOD DESIGN NEWHOPE AWARD 2023, the JID AWARD 2023, and the Kyushu University President’s Award Grand Prize, among other awards.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-9c73226ab181baeae92981cc82454107-605×756.jpg ◻︎Homepage https://hararyosuke.com/ ◻︎Instagram @ryosuke_hara https://www.instagram.com/ryosuke_hara_
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-e0693ff71916d7a6fb06d70ee0a46cf9-2160×2700.jpg Mezzo-soprano (2nd year graduate school, Tokyo University of the Arts): Natsumi Matsuoka Graduated from Gakushuin Girls’ Junior and Senior High School. Graduated from the Department of Vocal Music, Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. Received the Acanthus Music Award and the Doseikai Award upon graduation. Currently in her second year of the Master’s program in Opera at the Graduate School of Music at the same university. After passing an on-campus audition, she performed as the alto soloist in the 74th Asahi Shimbun charity concert “Messiah.” She will perform sacred pieces such as Bach’s “Magnificat” and Hasse’s “Requiem.” She is scheduled to play Donna Elvira in the 71st Tokyo University of the Arts Opera Regular Performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” ◻︎Instagram @natsuimatsuoka_ https://www.instagram.com/natsumimatsuoka_/
Rakugo storyteller (Forbes 30 UNDER 30 2025 selection): Edanoshin Katsura Rakugo storyteller Born in 2001. January 2017: Became an apprentice to Katsura Shisaburo III of the Sixth Bunshichi school. December 2017: Made his stage debut in “Edasaburo Rokuhyakuseki” at Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei. In addition to performing at vaudeville halls, events, and in the media across the country, in 2020 he founded the collective “Z Rakugo,” which practices the fusion of rakugo and other genres. He has been working across borders with creators from other genres, holding events that mix rakugo with club culture and creating video
productions of rakugo using LED screens.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-b59ece6229e0356d241776485c30d9c9-627×784.jpg ◻︎Homepage https://lit.link/edanoshin ◻︎Instagram ＠edanoshin https://www.instagram.com/edanoshin
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-7b7edc29958c1c18b7d66bff812d5304-2160×2700.jpg Piano (1st year graduate school, Tokyo University of the Arts): Hibiki Hoshino 1st year student at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Piano Studies. Graduated from Tokyo College of Music and Gakushuin Senior High School. Winner of first place at the STEINWAY STREET PIANO COMPETITION 2025 and the 7th Tokyo International Piano Competition. In addition to piano, she also plays the violin and the Japanese koto. He challenges himself with all kinds of music genres, including classical, jazz, pop, and traditional Japanese music. He hosts live YouTube ear-copy requests, mainly on weekends. ◻︎YouTube Bicky Bicky Music Studio
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbk0rM3z9e-W5WjfI8Qr4w ◻︎Instagram @bickyhoshino https://www.instagram.com/bickyhoshino/ ◻︎X ＠musicbicky https://x.com/musicbicky
Painter (2nd year graduate school, Tokyo University of the Arts): Ryo Ogata Born in 2001, from Tokyo Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School Graduate School of Fine Arts Second-year Master’s student in the Department of Interdisciplinary Art and Media He creates paintings and sculptures based on themes such as monsters in modern cities and the world that exists between this world and the other.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-66f3cc4727a07cbf6225db3855bad3a5-1990×2487.jpg ◻︎Homepage https://www.ryoogata.com/ ◻︎Instagram @tunami2022 https://www.instagram.com/tunami2002/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-e351b59362d7900c3b879d9938824a91-2160×2700.jpg Japanese dancer Kanjiro Bando (supporting performer) Kanwakai Head of Children’s Dance School and Supervisor Born in 1947. Trained by his grandmother, Bando Kiyoka, he made his stage debut at the Sumida Theater at the age of six. Served as an apprentice to Bando Mitsugoro VIII, Joe, and has taught Japanese dance to students across the country for over 40 years. His wide-ranging activities include movement instruction, choreography, stage direction, and performance. Special memorial service at Zojoji Temple’s Concert of Prayer and Hope and the Hieizan Enryakuji Temple Daihoe Concert In addition to ceremonies, he has also appeared on television, radio, and stage shows. 1987: Received Honorary Citizenship Award from three American cities. 1988: Received the Chairman’s Award at the Japanese Dance New Year’s Dance Competition. ◻︎Homepage https://bandokanjiro.com/ ◻︎Instagram @bandokanjiro0712
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Videographer Sora Okubo Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 2000 After enrolling in the Department of Photography at the School of Film and New Media at Tokyo Polytechnic University, he trained in film at WOMB in Shibuya and then joined the video production team YUKIKAZE. Team members then went independent and joined Splice LLC. He currently works as a videographer, handling everything from planning to shooting and editing. While working on advertisements, music videos, and other projects, he is also exploring his own unique form of visual expression.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/168970/1/168970-1-9fc18fa7e96a7db8cd66883b132bd77a-1400×1920.jpg ◻︎Instagram @sora075_ https://www.instagram.com/sora075_ About Creative Guild General Incorporated Association Based on the concept of “Creating a future that starts with fun”, this platform builds connections between people, transcending regions, organizations, industries, ages, and nationalities, and takes actions such as business and social activities toward a sustainable society. Established as an outgrowth of the community building program of the Minato Industrial Promotion Center. In addition to media and event programs that focus on “people,” we also provide training, AI tools, and business development support. The guild master (representative director) is Ken Shibuya. ◻︎ホームページ https://creativeguild.jp/
