【BUNRAKU CARAVAN 2026】
Experience Bunraku
at UMEKITA HAPPY HOUR!
＼BUNRAKU CARAVAN is coming to UMEKITA!／
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Bunraku Caravan 2026 @ UMEKITA HAPPY HOUR will be held at the Knowledge Plaza Special Stage on the 1st floor of Grand Front Osaka North Building.
Bunraku is a traditional Japanese performing art that brings together three essential elements: the tayu (narrator), the shamisen player, and the puppeteers.
With a history dating back to the Edo period, Bunraku is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
At this special event, you can learn about Bunraku, try operating a Bunraku puppet, and enjoy a mini performance.
No prior knowledge of Bunraku is necessary. Come and discover the fascinating world of Bunraku!
🎎 BUNRAKU CARAVAN 2026
📅 Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
① 6:00–6:15 PM
② 8:00–8:30 PM
📍 Venue
Knowledge Plaza Special Stage
Grand Front Osaka North Building, 1F
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3-minute walk from JR Osaka Station
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3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station
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3-minute walk from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station
🎟 Admission
Free
🎭 PROGRAM
Learn about Bunraku and try operating a Bunraku puppet.
Get an introduction to Bunraku and experience what it is like to operate a Bunraku puppet.
Mini Bunraku Performance: “Sanbaso”
Enjoy a special mini performance of “Sanbaso,” a traditional Bunraku piece.
This is a great opportunity to experience Bunraku up close in the heart of Osaka!
👤 PERFORMERS
Yasutayu Toyotake
[Tayu / Narrator]
Dango Takezawa
[Shamisen]
Montomi Kiritake
[Puppeteer]
HOST
Monshiro Katsura
[Rakugo storyteller]
Whether you are discovering Bunraku for the first time or already familiar with this traditional art form, everyone is welcome!
Come and enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the world of Bunraku while exploring UMEKITA.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact
Arts Integrate Inc.
artsinteg@gmail.com
Organizer
Osaka City
Executive Committee for Promotion of Bunraku Theatre
(Osaka City, BUNRAKU KYOKAI)
Grant
Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities
Cooperation
Knowledge Capital Association
Planning and Operation
Traditional arts creation business entity
(Traditional arts of Japan, arts integrate)
The program and performers are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances.