Osaka’s nighttime “fun experience” at SEMBA10 Place
Osaka is known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” however, there are surprisingly few traditional cultural activities to
enjoy in the city other than eating and drinking, especially at night. Therefore, “Nagomi” will hold regular
“Culture Night” events at its base, the event space “SEMBA10 Place” in Osaka’s Semba Center Building
B1. Various Japanese traditional performing arts and culture will be presented on stage in addition to
workshops and other attractive entertainment.
Performance Schedule
Experience the powerful sound of Japanese drums that will resonate deep in your heart and stomach! After a beautiful performance on the Shinobue, you will pick up a drumstick and experience beating the drum rhythmically.
You will also enjoy the traditional Japanese art of Rakugo in English, experiencing its storytelling skills and unique way of expression! Experience the charm of this unique art form, Rakugo, that you won’t find anywhere else.
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Location: 1-10 Semba Chuo 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Semba Center Building 10th Building B1
Price: 4,500 yen (2,500 yen for those under 15)
Next scheduled performer
Taiko Drum Troupe EN
Japanese Drumming
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Founded by Hiroki Yamanaka, a taiko and shinobue player.
The group consists of members who are active both in Japan and abroad, and performs mainly in the
Kansai region but also in other parts of Japan.
Their rhythmical and delicate performances on Japanese traditional instruments such as taiko and
shinobue, as well as their entertaining performances on stage, move the audience’s hearts and have
been well received in many places.
Hiroki Yamanaka Channel Official
Nigiwai-tei
English Rakugo
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＊Rakugo will appear at Expo ‘2025 in Osaka/Kansai!
The English Rakugo Dojo Nigiwaitei was established in April 2006 by a Rakugo player Showto who is carrying on the wishes of the late Mr. Yamamoto, the representative of HOE English Conversation School, who taught English to Katsura Shijaku, a pioneer of English Rakugo.
Currently, our Dojo students, ranging from elementary school students to elderly retired people, enjoy Rakugo in English, Japanese, and some other languages.
English Rakugo Dojo Nigiwai-tei Blog
For details and to confirm your reservation, please click here
Upcoming performers ※
※Performance dates will be posted as soon as they are decided.
Mitsuka Yoshida
Otome Bunraku
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Otome Bunraku puppeteer, leader of Mitsuka-za.
She has performed on many stages overseas and in
various parts of Japan. She started Japanese dance at the age of 3 and became a master of the
Wakayagi school at the age of 12. She later studied under Mitsuko Yoshida, Otome Bunraku puppeteer,
and assumed the name Koka Yoshida. In 1997, she performed with a puppet in the rakugo story
“Tenjinyama” by the late Bunshi Katsura V, a leading figure in Kamigata rakugo, which was well received.
Later, she became independent as a professional. She is active not only in classical music, but also in
many other fields, such as appearing in a music video by Ringo Shiina.
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Daizo Uchiyama
Local Performing Arts
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Folk Art Terakoya
The Folk Art Terakoya is a stage expression and transmission activity based on folk performing arts and Japanese folk songs from various regions of Japan.
He hopes to pass on the wisdom of ancestors, folk
culture, and the spirit of Japan found in traditional life to children who will lead the next generation and to enrich the future.
Mingei Terakoya Facebook page
Osaka Semba traditional Night Culture
(Reference video) Introduction of performers