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The typical entertainment of the people of Edo was "watching" such as plays, puppet ballad drama, and Kanjin Sumo. Kabuki, especially in theater performances, is overwhelmingly popular from the common people to daimyo, and Kabuki is said to have been a source of fashion, such as buying Nishiki-e, a popular Kabuki actor. 

In Edo, there were three permanent playhouses for performing Kabuki: Nakamura-za, Ichimura-za, and Morita-za, which are said to be Edo Sanza. Especially in the vicinity of the current Nihonbashi Ningyocho 3-chome (then Sakaimachi and Fukiya-cho), there are playhouses in Nakamura and Ichimura, and teahouses are lined up along with the playhouse in puppet ballad drama, and it is very busy as a play town.

 Due to the reform of Tempo, the playhouse was relocated to Asakusa, but on Sunday, October 26 (11:00 to 16:00), the Jushi Square in Kodemmacho (Nihonbashi Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku) near the former "playhouse" will be revived at 5-1). Its name is Nihonbashi-za, a playhouse. This is a special event where you can experience the play culture of Edo Nihonbashi and enjoy the heat and culture of the time up close.

 On the day, a special stage will be set up in the courtyard of Jushi Square, and two performances will be held by top performers where you can experience Edo culture, feel the future, and enjoy new discoveries and excitement (starting at 13:00). The first part is the performance of Japanese and Western musical instruments by the female musician unit "Hyakuro Tennin" using Japanese musical instruments and piano, and the second part is the performance "Renjishi" by Kabuki actors Shikan Nakamura, Saburo Nakamurahashi, and Sannemon Tobaya. It is a special performance of. The viewing is free, and you can feel the desire of the organizer ("Edo Cultural Reconstruction Committee") to want more people to participate casually.

 In addition, popular restaurants and souvenir stalls will also be opened, and a special menu full of Edo atmosphere where you can enjoy Edo culture even with food will be planned, so children and adults can experience the atmosphere of Edo. Has been devised, and expectations are increasing.

 For details of the event, please refer to the special website of the playhouse "Nihonbashi-za" (https://www.nihonbashi-za.jp/). We are also looking for sponsoring companies and sponsors who agree with the purpose of this event, which is the revival of Edo culture and regional promotion.

 Immediately mark Sunday, October 26 on the calendar and enjoy this special Edo experience event on an autumn day!