Traditional Performing Arts Festival “Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024” Concludes Successfully
A Record Number of Attendees at the Traditional Performing Arts Festival “Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024”
The Festival Featured a Variety of Traditional Performances
Traditional Performing Arts Are Magnificent, But
On the other hand, it is currently common for foreigners to be offered tours with “flashy actions” and “appearances only” rather than authentic traditional experiences. Examples include ninja or samurai experiences, photo sessions with maiko dressed in kimono and white makeup without proper training, and so on. We are concerned that foreigners who participate in these “inauthentic” tours may not fully understand the depth of Japanese culture, leading to a decrease in repeat visitors to Japan.
We hope that foreigners will experience Japan’s real traditional arts and crafts and, during their experiences, feel the depth of Japanese culture through interactions with artisans, Noh performers, and geisha. The experience will become a lifelong memory for those who encounter this depth. We also encourage travelers to carefully distinguish between authentic and inauthentic tours and contribute to preserving and continuing Japanese traditional culture.
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