Kabukiza Gallery "Kabuki Beauty Spring"

A facility where you can experience the world of Kabuki and learn about the charms of traditional Japanese culture

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  • A full view of the venue. The entire ceiling is covered with hanging cherry blossom branches, with tools from Yoshiwara Nakanocho in the background.

    A full view of the venue. The entire ceiling is covered with hanging cherry blossom branches, with tools from Yoshiwara Nakanocho in the background.

  • View of the gallery from the rooftop garden of the Kabukiza

    View of the gallery from the rooftop garden of the Kabukiza

  • Costume of Sukeroku's lover Agemaki from "Sukeroku Yuen Edo Sakura" and flower circles drawn on various props

    Costume of Sukeroku's lover Agemaki from "Sukeroku Yuen Edo Sakura" and flower circles drawn on various props

  • A colorful folding fan used on stage. It sways gently along with the cut-out title, Spatial Production a serene spring scene.

    A colorful folding fan used on stage. It sways gently along with the cut-out title, Spatial Production a serene spring scene.

  • Kabukiza Gallery "Kabuki Beauty Spring"
  • View of the gallery from the rooftop garden of the Kabukiza
  • Costume of Sukeroku's lover Agemaki from "Sukeroku Yuen Edo Sakura" and flower circles drawn on various props
  • A colorful folding fan used on stage. It sways gently along with the cut-out title, Spatial Production a serene spring scene.

Photo: Forward Stroke inc. / ©Shochiku Co., Ltd.

About the Project

Overview The Kabukiza Tower was completed at the same time as the reborn Kabukiza. The Kabukiza Gallery is located on the fifth floor. It is a cultural facility where people of all ages and nationalities can experience the world of Kabuki even on days when there are no performances at the Kabukiza, and enjoy the charms of traditional Japanese culture.
Issues/Themes The theme is "Spring." Using actual stage props, we will create a spectacular Spatial Production that will captivate visitors, befitting our first special exhibition.
Space Solution/Realization The entire venue was decorated in spring attire, using items that were actually used on stage, such as the "hanging cherry blossom branches" that covered the entire ceiling against the backdrop of the Yoshiwara Nakanomachi props, folding fans arranged to look as if they were swaying in the spring breeze, a Yoshiwara cherry blossom hedge, the costume of Sukeroku's lover Agemaki from "Sukeroku Yuen Edo Sakura," and flower circles painted on various props. By being able to see the actual props up close, the venue was Spatial Production to create a cheerful atmosphere, as if visitors were standing on a Kabuki stage in full bloom in spring.

Basic Information

Client Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Services Provided Display Planning, Design, Layout, Production, Construction
Our Team Direction: Katsumasa Nozawa
Design, Layout: Hirofumi Doi
Awards Selected for the "Space Design Award 2014"
Location Tokyo, Japan
Open April 2013
Website http://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/kabukiza/gallery/
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