East Japan Railway Company As part of the comprehensive business partnership between JR East and Shochiku, we will be holding the “Shochiku Grand Kabuki ~ Korakukan Performance ~ Premium Viewing Tour” and the “Yuzuru Kurenai ‘Kukan Jizai’ Fan Meeti

[East Japan Railway Company] As part of the comprehensive business partnership between JR East and Shochiku, we will be holding the “Shochiku Grand Kabuki – Korakukan Performance – Premium Viewing Tour” and the “Yuzuru Kurenai ‘Kukan Jizai’ Fan Meeting.” ​ East Japan Railway Company Press Release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Media As part of the comprehensive business partnership between JR East and Shochiku, we will be holding the “Shochiku Grand Kabuki ~Korakukan Performance~ Premium Viewing Tour” and the “Yuzuru Kurenai ‘Kukan Jizai’ Fan Meeting.”
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East Japan Railway Company (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiyuki JR East Japan Railway Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Toshihiro Takahashi; hereinafter referred to as “JR East”) and Shochiku Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Toshihiro Takahashi; hereinafter referred to as “Shochiku”) signed a comprehensive business alliance agreement on November 18, 2024, with the aim of realizing a spiritually rich and vibrant society and promoting growth for both groups by updating the “power of culture.” Collaborative measures will be implemented in line with “tourism and regional revitalization,” one of the pillars of the agreement. 〇This time, we will be holding the “Shochiku Grand Kabuki ~ Korakukan Performance ~ Premium Viewing Tour (Sponsored by JR East Japan View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd.),” which focuses on the local sacred site and digital entertainment train, and the “Kurenai Yuzuru ‘Kukan Jizai’ Fan Meeting,” which can be enjoyed anywhere, even from a distance, allowing you to enjoy unprecedented entertainment content. 1． Overview of the JR East and Shochiku Initiative By combining JR East’s multilayered, real-world network with Shochiku’s cultural and traditional performing arts and wide-ranging content, we aim to realize a spiritually rich and vibrant society based on three pillars: “tourism and regional revitalization,” “promoting mental and physical health,” and “nighttime economy.” In line with “tourism and regional revitalization,” we will create tourism materials and cultural and entertainment content that will serve as the core of regional revitalization, expanding the population exchange between urban and rural areas and enhancing regional vitality. 2. Specific initiatives ⑴ Local Sacred Sites & Digital Entertainment Train “Shochiku Grand Kabuki – Korakukan Performance – Premium Viewing Tour” JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. will be hosting a premium tour with the Korakukan in Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture as its destination.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17557/1209/17557-1209-21bfc19efbe477ad896f0f5dbabf7cdd-2364×1305.png 1) Departure date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 2) Itinerary: (Shinkansen Chartered bus — Customer’s expense)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17557/1209/17557-1209-3a76733e5a20be3602dcc04c0b204f93-1244×216.png * Korakukan is one of the oldest wooden playhouses in Japan, built in 1910 and designated as a national important cultural property. It is a place associated with Kabuki, having regularly held Kabuki
performances since its founding in the Meiji era. 3) Enjoy a private Shinkansen ride ・Kabuki workshop ・Watching a video explaining a Kabuki performance using AR glasses
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17557/1209/17557-1209-29d83801b90725ee8f8fc3245ff77caa-2000×853.jpg 4) Enjoyment after arriving at Korakukan – Enjoy a Shochiku Grand Kabuki performance at Korakukan, a nationally designated important cultural property – Guided tour of the Korakukan facility – Receive a complimentary “script” signed by a Shochiku Grand Kabuki actor 5) Tour cost: ¥95,800 (tax included) 6) Release date: Friday, August 29, 2025, 2:00 PM 7) Application details: Please apply through the “Travel in Japan, Train Journey” dedicated page.
https://link.jrview-travel.com/bb4si ★3) A one-way plan is also available that allows you to enjoy only the Shinkansen chartered car program. “Introduction to Kabuki – Kabuki Experience on a Chartered Shinkansen Train” 18,800 yen (tax included) Dedicated page
https://link.jrview-travel.com/ev3da *The AR glasses cannot be used while wearing eyeglasses. However, the diopter of the AR glasses can be adjusted from 0.00D to -6.00D. ⑵ Anywhere Entertainment “Yuzuru Kurenai ‘Kukan Jizai’ Fan Meeting” Even if you’re in a different location, you’ll feel as if you’re sharing the same space. We will be hosting a premium online fan meeting with actor Yuzuru Kurenai using our “Kukan Jizai Workplace Service.” Enjoy a special time with a small group of people. 1) Implementation date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 2) Product overview ・Tell me! How to Enjoy Kabuki …A program where you can learn Kabuki together with Yuzuru Kurenai, a well-known Kabuki fan (Moderator: Former NHK announcer Akihiro Mizutani) ・A Discussion on “Haiku Senpai” …A program where you can enjoy behind-the-scenes stories while watching the drama “Haiku Senpai” starring Kurenai Yuzuru. ・An idea battle! Event Planning Meeting …A program to envision future events with fans together with Yuzuru Kurenai Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17557/1209/17557-1209-347ea2be0f139f17553b3c7d019969cc-2064×2357.jpg 3) Sales price, event time, and number of participants
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17557/1209/17557-1209-6acaf6b7fa9f1dc3dbfea7948af7ecb7-1066×168.png *Tokyo venue TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars’ Hub (LiSH) *Niigata Venue: JRE Local Hub Tsubame-Sanjo 4) Release Date: Friday, August 29, 2025, 2:00 PM 5) Sales Method: JRE MALL Ticket, JR East Head Office Shop https://event.jreast.co.jp/shop/detail/a001 *JRE MALL membership registration required.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17557/1209/17557-1209-e5bc822cc51098c4cdb71e4cd5db3d36-1058×351.png *This event is an online fan meeting event utilizing the “Kukan Jizai Workplace Service.” *The “Kukan Jizai Workplace Service” is a next-generation online conferencing service with 4K-equivalent image quality jointly provided by JR East and KDDI Corporation. * Yuzuru Kurenai will be participating remotely. He will not be present at the venue. * The contents of this press release are subject to change. Images used are for illustrative purposes only. (Reference) Future Developments JR East and Shochiku are challenging themselves to create new tourism value through unprecedented entertainment experiences. The “Digital Entertainment Train” will offer an unprecedented travel experience, providing destination-linked content and content tailored to individual tastes and preferences within a vehicle equipped with cutting-edge technology and a robust communications environment. It will satisfy each individual’s curiosity and desire for knowledge. Furthermore, under the theme of “Entertainment Anywhere,” the train will provide an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you are watching a play in the same space, no matter where you are. In addition, the train will create a system that allows you to watch a play from places that are normally unavailable, using the power of digital technology to make entertainment even more profound and interesting. Furthermore, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, a museum that plays a key role in Takanawa Gateway City’s cultural creation, will be a new base for the creation and dissemination of Japanese culture, providing a new experience of watching Kabuki and creating mechanisms for visiting the regions and facilities that served as the setting for the entertainment, thereby expanding exchanges between regions, cultures, and people. JR East and Shochiku will also work together to create entertainment that makes use of the unique characteristics of each region in both rural and urban areas. By combining the Shochiku Group’s creativity in Japanese culture and entertainment with the JR East Group’s multi-layered, locally rooted network, we will create unprecedented life value, resolve Japan’s social challenges, and contribute to local communities through the preservation and development of Japanese culture.
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