[New Stage Production] Ichikawa Danjūrō and Ken Tomori co-star. Kabuki Art Live “THE BUSHIDO -Maishidō-,” depicting the future of Japanese culture, will have its world premiere on November 30th and December 1st at the Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Theater in Kyoto.
GLION Group Press release: November 1, 2025 [New Stage Production] Ichikawa Danjūrō and Ken Tomori co-star in the KABUKI ART LIVE “THE BUSHIDO -Maishidō-,” which depicts the future of Japanese culture, will have its world premiere on November 30th and December 1st at the Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Theater in Kyoto. A world-first stage
performance has been born, fusing traditional Japanese culture with contemporary art performance. Connecting hearts through dance. An art live performance of prayer and resonance, depicting the theme of wind, forest, fire, and mountains. A fusion of traditional Japanese culture and contemporary art performance has created entertainment that will resonate around the world. Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro and world-renowned dance artist Ken Tomori will co-star in the new stage production KABUKI ARTLIVE Episode.0 “THE BUSHIDO -Maishido-,” which will be performed at the Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Mitsuwa-za in Kyoto on November 30th and December 1st, 2025.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36445/585/36445-585-6d5600e4ef2d54c7660698d4ac6cecdb-1222×882.png Kyoto Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Theater Osaka-Kansai Expo “JAPAN The two, who previously performed together in “THE ALBUM THEATER ‘SEIMEI’,” will team up again to break new ground in the performing arts. The setting for this production will be the Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Theater in Kyoto, which is scheduled to reopen in November 2025 after renovations and architectural design overseen by Kengo Kuma and Associates. From this land where traditional culture thrives, we will spread a “new form of Japanese culture” to the world. Performance summary Ichikawa Danjūrō x Ken Tomori KABUKI ARTLIVE Episode.0 “THE BUSHIDO -Maishidō-”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36445/585/36445-585-1ecb96015fcac62352c5d0df4d551b93-702×744.jpg 《Kyoto》Miyagawacho Kaburenjo ■Date and time: Sunday, November 30, 2025 Doors open 17:15 / Show starts 18:00 (Scheduled to end at 19:00) Monday, December 1, 2025 Doors open 13:15 / Show starts 14:00 (Scheduled to end at 15:00) ■Starring: Ichikawa Danjūrō, Ken Tomori, and more ■Price: S seats ¥30,000 / A seats ¥15,000 ■Tickets on sale: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:00 PM Ticket Pia:
https://w.pia.jp/t/ichikawa-kentomori/ P code: 538-397 *Limit of four tickets per person / First come, first served, all seats reserved *Both paper and electronic tickets available for purchase *Ticketing start date: November 23rd (Sunday) and 24th (Monday) ■Venue: [Kyoto] Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Mitsuwaza: https://www.miyagawacho.jp/kaburenjo/ 4-chome, Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0801 ■Access: 7-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station (Exit 1) 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Exit 1) 7-minute walk from Kawaramachi Matsubara bus stop on city bus lines 4, 7, and 205 from JR Kyoto Station ■Age restriction: Preschool children are not permitted to enter. ■Notes: *If you have lost your ticket or forget to bring it on the day, You will not be able to enter under any circumstances without a ticket. *This performance will be held in accordance with the guidelines of the government, local governments, and related organizations. *Ticket refunds will not be given due to customer illness or other reasons, except in the event of a
performance cancellation. *When purchasing tickets, please consider your own health and environment. *Please note that recording and media interviews may take place on the day of the performance. ■Organizer: KM1 Co., Ltd. (https://km1world.com/) ■Planning and Production: 3Top Co., Ltd. (https://3top.jp/) / KM1 Co., Ltd. ■ Cooperation: GLION GROUP / FIXER / TOKYO EPIC Comment Danjuro Ichikawa “Innovation amidst tradition, and tradition amidst innovation. I want to convey the spirit of Japan to the next generation and the world through the stage.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36445/585/36445-585-7c0f8c7ac90548118a707053deb55ef7-1729×2048.jpg [Profile] He is the thirteenth head of the prestigious Naritaya family, one of the most prestigious kabuki families. While preserving the spirit of classical performing arts, he is a top performer who is always unafraid to innovate and continue to take on new challenges. He has appeared in a wide range of media, including stage, television, film, and YouTube, conveying the new appeal of traditional performing arts to the modern age. In recent years, driven by his belief in “innovating tradition and connecting it to the future,” he has actively engaged in next-generation communication using NFTs, the metaverse, and digital art. In this project, he will play a leading role in adapting kabuki, a symbol of Japanese culture, to the Web3 era and spreading it to the world.
https://www.naritaya.jp/profile/danjuro.php Kentomori “Take a step toward world peace through dance. By fusing the spirit of Japan’s eight million people with art, we create a new movement that unites the world.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36445/585/36445-585-3ef535efaf55102d40975332aa902ddb-1104×1483.jpg [Profile] A world-renowned dance artist, recognized worldwide by artists such as Michael Jackson and Madonna. He has previously served as the exclusive dancer for Madonna, Chris Brown, and Usher, and has performed in over 200 major cities in 50 countries across five continents. He also made his global debut as “AR Artist KENTO,” combining AR technology with dance, and realized a collaborative project with the digital art collective “Moment Factory.” In recent years, inspired by a votive dance performance at Ise Shrine, he has expanded his activities under the theme of “Sharing the spirituality of Japanese culture with the world.” Combining tradition and modernity, prayer and art, he is creating “JAPAN to the WORLD,” a comprehensive entertainment program originating in Japan and of global standards. https://km1world.com/japantotheworld/ Future Developments Starting with the Kyoto performance, the show is scheduled to tour Japan and overseas. We will promote this show to the world as a symbol of a new Japanese culture where tradition and innovation resonate. “Together, let’s perform on a stage we can be proud of around the world.” About KM1 Co., Ltd. Achieving world peace through dance We are developing the “#JapantotheWorld” project, which pursues new forms of expression not yet seen anywhere else in the world and transforms Japan’s famous sites and culture into entertainment. We are developing regional revitalization projects to realize a Japanese version of Cirque du Soleil show package, combining traditional culture rooted in the region, such as ninjas, monsters, samurai, shoguns, kagura, kabuki, castles, and temples, with the expression of dance.
Furthermore, as an educational project, we are engaged in regional revitalization projects such as dance workshops across Japan and dance curricula for compulsory education, conveying to people of all ages that “everyone can dream at any time.” KM One Official HP About G-Lion Group The GLION Group is primarily an authorized dealership of 33 brands of imported and domestic cars, including BMW. We have bases throughout Japan and overseas, and are involved in all aspects of automotive-related business. In recent years, driven by our desire to “deliver greater satisfaction to more customers,” we have expanded beyond our automotive-related business to include beverage, wedding, and inn businesses. Through sophisticated brand hospitality, we deliver the kind of “excitement” that only the GLION Group can provide. G-Lion Group HP For more information about this release