Dairakudakan Kocheten Butoh Performance
The Book of the Dead
Direction, Choreography, Stage Design, and Performance: Naomi Hokozume
Performers:
Atsushi Matsuda, Akiko Takakuwa
Azusa Fujimoto, Naoya Oda
Jongyu Ryang, Yuna Saimon
Mai Taniguchi, Kenta Sakazume
Keita Arai, Misako Taniguchi
Supervision: Akaji Maro
Based on the novel by: Shinobu Orikuchi
Music: Keita Matsumiya
Stage Manager: Kazuhiko Nakahara
Lighting: Genta Iwamura
Sound: Yusuke Kubo
Costume Design: Mika Tominaga
Promotional Photography: Ryu Azuchi
Graphic Design: Akira Murakami
Title Calligraphy & Stage Art: Katsuyuki Shinohara (KUMA)
Production: Nohiro Kaneyoshi
Producer: Yoko Niifune
July 2 (Thu) – July 5 (Sun), 2026
Dairakudakan Kocheten Butoh Performance
Naomi Hokozume — The Book of the Dead
July 2 (Thu) 19:30
July 3 (Fri) 19:30
July 4 (Sat) 15:00 (childcare service available)
July 5 (Sun) 15:00
Reception opens 60 minutes before the performance.
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance.
Venue: Za-Koenji 1
2-1-2 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0002
Tel: +81-3-3223-7500
・5-minute walk from JR Koenji Station North Exit
・Please note that the Chuo Line Rapid Service does not stop at Koenji Station on weekends and holidays.
・There is no parking available. Please use public transportation.
Ticket Sales Begin:
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Ticket Prices
(All seats reserved / tax included / same price advance & door)
General: ¥4,000
U24: ¥2,500
(ID required at entry)
Suginami Resident Discount: ¥3,600
(Available only through the Za-Koenji Box Office)
Disability Discount: ¥3,600
(Available only through the Za-Koenji Box Office)
One accompanying caregiver admitted free of charge.
- All seats are reserved. The front row is planned to begin from Row B.
- Late arrivals may not be guided to their designated seats after the performance has started.
- Except in the event of cancellation, tickets cannot be refunded, changed, or canceled after reservation confirmation.
Ticket Information
● Dairakudakan
Online reservation form (available 24 hours)
● Za-Koenji Box Office
Phone reservations: +81-3-3223-7300
(10:00–18:00 / closed Mondays)
Counter sales: Za-Koenji 2F Office
(10:00–18:00 / closed Mondays)
Online reservations:
https://cloud-pass.jp/project/zakoenji
Additional Services Available Through the Theater
・Suginami resident discounts and disability discounts are available only through the Za-Koenji Box Office (proof required).
・Wheelchair seating and disability companion tickets
(one caregiver admitted free, proof required)
must be reserved by the day before the performance. Capacity is limited.
Applications and inquiries should be made through the Za-Koenji Box Office
(by phone, web form, or in person).
・Childcare Service
(advance reservation required / limited capacity)
Eligible ages: 1 year old to preschool age
Fee:
1-year-olds: ¥1,500
Ages 2 and above: ¥1,000
Reservations open from the general ticket sale date.
Please apply by noon on Saturday, June 27 via the following form:
https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/cb546c92338508
(Childcare provided by NPO Chiikichiiki)
Presented by: Camel Arts Co., Ltd.
In partnership with: Za-Koenji
(Managed by syuz’gen LLC)
Production Cooperation: Dairakudakan
Contact: Dairakudakan
+81-422-21-4984
http://www.dairakudakan.com
Supported by:
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Comprehensive Support Project for Performing Arts
Japan Arts Council