Japan Ninja Council The world is going crazy, but Japan still doesn’t know about it!! “NINJA + KABUKI TOKYO” – Over 2,000 people attend monthly!

【Japan Ninja Council】The world is going wild, and Japan doesn’t know yet!! “NINJA KABUKI TOKYO” – Monthly attendance exceeds 2,000! ​
Japan Ninja Council Press release: October 28, 2025 To Members of the Press The world is going wild, and Japan hasn’t even noticed yet! “NINJA KABUKI TOKYO”—Monthly attendance exceeds 2,000! 1,375 Google reviews, 4.8 rating. This new Japanese cultural entertainment, with 99% inbound visitors, is a huge hit!
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As of October 20, 2025, “NINJA KABUKI TOKYO,” currently running in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has surpassed 2,000 monthly attendees! An astonishing 99% of attendees are inbound tourists from overseas. However, many Japanese people are still unaware of this breakthrough phenomenon! The only stage in the world where “authentic Japanese culture” is fused “NINJA KABUKI TOKYO” is a new-age non-verbal (transcending language) show organized by Maruhan East Japan Company, Ltd. (located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), planned by the Japan Ninja Council (located in Taito-ku, Tokyo), and operated by TryHard Japan Co., Ltd. (located in Chuo-ku, Osaka). The show is produced by the Japan Ninja Council and directed by Denjiro Tanaka VII, a prestigious figure in the world of kabuki and an internationally acclaimed director. Combining the spirituality and physical expression of the ninja with the aesthetics and musicality of kabuki, the production makes full use of light, sound, video, and physical expression, truly embodying “Authentic Japan × Entertainment.” More than just a tourist show, it pursues authenticity (true Japanese culture) and is built as cultural entertainment originating from Japan with the aim of expanding globally. A fusion of Maruhan x Japan Ninja Council x Kabuki world famous This project, sponsored by Maruhan East Japan Company, whose corporate philosophy is “Bringing Joy to Life,” was realized through a collaboration between the Japan Ninja Council, which focuses on culture, tourism, and international outreach, and TryHard Japan, a comprehensive entertainment company. With the aim of promoting regional revitalization, international exchange, and cultural outreach through ninja culture, the project is creating a new symbol of Japanese culture that combines tradition and innovation. The production is directed by Denjiro Tanaka VII, born into a prestigious Kabuki family and a bridge between traditional performing arts and modern theater. His stage productions transcend the boundaries of traditional performing arts, captivating audiences both in Japan and abroad as “dramas told through sound and movement.” Maruhan East Japan Company, Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/42046/17/42046-17-59c4fcd4d68d22e9e37067761ebe46c7-146×158.png Maruhan East Japan Company, Inc. is a comprehensive entertainment company that operates pachinko parlors, bowling alleys, amusement facilities, movie theaters, and more. Under the brand message of “Bringing Joy to Life,” we strive to contribute to creating a brighter, more enjoyable society through entertainment. Director Profile: Seventh Generation Denjiro Tanaka (real name: Yuzo Kamei)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/42046/17/42046-17-027570412c0decfe5e314341819f31c5-552×831.jpg Born in 1977. His father is Kamei Tadao, a Noh performer and Living National Treasure, and his mother is Tanaka Sataro IX, former head of the Tanaka school of Kabuki musical accompaniment. He made his Noh debut at the age of three, and appeared at the Kabukiza in “Kyokago Musume Dojoji” at the age of 14. At the age of 17, he took on the name “Tanaka Denjiro VII,” and from the age of 18, he worked as Ichikawa En’on (Ennosuke III), responsible for the composition of Super Kabuki and Revival Kabuki productions. He has participated in numerous overseas performances, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands. He has also produced at venues such as Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands and New York’s Carnegie Hall. He is active both domestically and internationally, appearing in the “Sanbaso” cultural event at the banquet hosted by the Prime Minister and his wife following the enthronement ceremony, and participating in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. He currently directs and performs in numerous stage productions, primarily starring Ichikawa Danjūrō, and as a designated holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, he is also committed to nurturing the next generation of performers. General Producer: Kunihiro Tateishi (Secretary General of the Japan Ninja Council)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/42046/17/42046-17-4ccae57ad4e9ac32bed17a02b12be6b5-517×619.jpg As a producer, he worked on television, event, and cultural content production at a major television station, and founded the Japan Ninja Council in 2015. He promotes the international dissemination of tourism, education, and entertainment centered on ninja culture, and at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, he promoted culture under the theme of “A new form of regional revitalization starting from ninja culture, from Japan to the world.” Since 2024, we have been producing new cultural projects that combine ninjas with traditional performing arts, including “NINJA KABUKI TOKYO.” TryHard Co., Ltd. Japan Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/42046/17/42046-17-b7591554e5bd66de40ccf8520b4b19fb-245×157.png We are engaged in a wide range of entertainment-related businesses, including event planning and production and venue facility management. In addition to independent performances, we collaborate with companies and local governments across the country, focusing on regional revitalization and the creation of nightlife culture. Toward “authentic” entertainment that is recognized worldwide and that Japan can be proud of “NINJA KABUKI TOKYO” is a new performing arts project that combines the authentic Japanese culture sought after by international tourists with a moving live performance experience. We plan to expand overseas, primarily to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, with the aim of spreading “ninjas,” “kabuki,” and the “spirit of harmony” to the world as cultural tourism content representative of Japan. [Performance Information] Title: NINJA KABUKI TOKYO Venue: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (WARP SHINJUKU) Performance Schedule: Year-Round Official Website: https://ninja-kabukitokyo.com/ja Organizer: Maruhan East Japan Company, Ltd. Planned by: Japan Ninja Council Managed by: TryHard Japan Co., Ltd. Directed by: Seventh Generation Denjiro Tanaka General Producer: Kunihiro Tateishi [Inquiry] Japan Ninja Council: support-info@ninja-official.com
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