TOKYO, June 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels
located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold a special exhibition of the world’s oldest dramatic form “Noh” from June 1
to 29, 2016, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of our hotel’s operations. A number of
highly precious masks and costumes used in the “Noh” and related art items will
be provided by the National Noh Theatre to be viewed by visitors free of charge. And on June
16, renowned Noh performer Yoshimasa Kanze will perform an excerpt of Noh drama
entitled “Atsumori” with special commentary. Along with the performance, lunch
course specially prepared by our executive chef will also be served. In
addition, free Noh demonstrations will be held in the main lobby of our hotel
on June 22 and 23.
The classical symbolic art of “Noh” drama has been performed within Japan for over 600 years. Noh’s highly refined movements and theatrics have influenced various arts and it has been registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2008. This special exhibition will be held to not only commemorate the Keio Plaza Hotel’s 45th anniversary of operations, but also to entertain guests who visit from over 100 different countries by providing them with glimpses of one of Japan’s highly unique art forms.
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