Drinking, gambling, and squandering have been described as a man’s privilege and as the essence of Edo’s worldly pleasures.
On three consecutive nights, Sanza Yanagiya will recount rakugo tales on the theme of Edo’s triple delights, which seem so appealing now that they are no more. Each night’s performance will consist of three parts, each dealing separately with the three indulgences.
On three long autumn nights, enjoy this chance to fully savor the pleasing rhythms of Sanza Yanagiya’s crisp delivery and reflect on the good old days, when a man had the freedom to roam where he pleased, as the wind and fancy took him, with complete peace of mind.

Sanza Yanagiya

Lighting designer: Hidetoshi Kato*
Sound designer: Seigo Ihaya*
Stage manager: Naoya Okada* (*Okada Butai Co., Ltd.)
Publicity photographer: Renji Tachibana
Publicity design: GOAT
Producer: Harumi Nemoto

Sanza Yanagiya
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1974. Having begun training under Kosanji Yanagiya in 1993, he was promoted to the rank of futatsume in 1996 and then to shin’uchi (fully fledged master of storytelling) in 2006. Starting with the FY2003 Nikkan Tobikiri Rakugo Association Grand Prize for Young Rakugo Raconteurs in 2004, he has won numerous awards, including, in 2016, the Newcomer Award in the popular culture category in the FY2015 (66th) Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. As well as tirelessly giving solo performances nationwide in what he describes as his “tour series,” he is involved in a diverse array of activities, including rakugo coaching and supervision for films and manga, appearing in plays, and performing as a voice actor on NHK Educational TV.

Style of performance: Regular performance

Schedule: Wednesday,October 28,2020 – Friday,October 30,2020

Doors open: Auditorium opens 30 minutes before the performance

Ticket fee

Adults: 3,500yen
Under-24s: 1,750 yen*1
Discount for people with disabilities: 3,000 yen*2
*1 Student identification card or other proof of age must be shown at entry
*2 The discount for people with disabilities is also applicable to 1 caregiver / Disability certificate must be shown
・Please refrain from bringing preschool children to performances
・If you will be using a wheelchair or bringing an assistance dog, please contact Toshima Ticket Center in advance to inquire and make a reservation.

Release date:

Presale for Toshima citizens: Friday, September 25
On general sale: Saturday, September 26

Ticket booth:

Toshima Ticket Center

Organizer: Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation/Toshima City

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