Japan is as famous for its futuristic elements as it is for its traditional heritage, and now there’s a new place in Tokyo where you can experience both at the same time: the Shinjuku Ninja Live Show.
This new 90-minute spectacle is a joint project between entertainment company TryHard Japan and the Japan Ninja Council, the world’s only official ninja organization. The main story is directed by Denjiro Tanaka, a kabuki musician who has performed domestically and abroad, including at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The show will introduce the audience to the ways of the ninja, oiran Courtesans and Japanese taiko drums, using kabuki production methods handed down from the Edo period (1603-1868).
The event begins with “DJ Time,” where a samurai DJ spins tracks while audience members arrive and enjoy food and drinks. All audience members who reserve their tickets at least seven days before the scheduled performance will receive a bento box meal and a drink included in the ticket price. Additional drinks are available for purchase separately.
▼ The Bento is a luxurious, tender Sukiyaki set made from Japanese Wagyu beef.
This is followed by the live show, which combines traditional performing arts with modern lighting and image design to create an exciting and immersive atmosphere.
The story, which is entirely non-verbal so that it can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life, centers on a battle between rival ninjas for “the sword that brings peace.”
After the main live show, the Samurai DJ returns, along with dancers and “flare bartenders” for a final performance that audience members can participate in. The experience ends with a photo session where you can take photos with the performers to commemorate your visit.
The entire event lasts about 90 minutes and tickets cost 8,000 yen. Depending on availability, tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event, but they only include a drink, not the bento. So to get your money’s worth, it’s best to reserve your ticket online at least seven days in advance, as you’ll get a drink and a bento for the same price. Children under six get in free, but neither get a drink nor a bento.
As for performance times, there are currently three shows per day, at 12-1:30pm, 3-4:30pm and 6-7:30pm. The reception area opens 30 minutes before each performance. Performances will take place every weekday starting August 6. The exact dates are listed below.
August 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th. , September 30th
October dates have yet to be announced but will be posted on the official website as soon as they are available.
Site information
Shinjuku Station
Address: Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kabukicho 1-21-1
東京都新宿区歌舞伎町1-21-1
website
Source, pictures: PR times
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