Cultural Festivals
Kubota Castle Town Dance Festival
Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 13:30–18:30 · Akita City Cultural Creation Hall · Akita
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Dates
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 13:30–18:30
About this event
SummaryA commemorative dance event honoring Tatsumi Tsuchiya's 40th anniversary featuring diverse performers.
Highlights
• Deconstruction and recreation of "The Sick Dancer"
• Performance by Butoh and hip-hop dancers
• Projection mapping by video artist Haruo Higuma
• Concurrent commemorative photo exhibition
Details
This event marks the 40th anniversary of the passing of legendary Butoh dancer Tatsumi Tsuchiya. The performance explores the sacred text of "The Sick Dancer" through the unique physicality of Butoh dancers and the incredible prowess of hip-hop dancers. The production includes projection mapping performances by Haruo Higuma, a leading figure in video art, creating a vivid new landscape of the body. Guests from outside Akita prefecture are invited to this sacred site. A commemorative photo exhibition is held concurrently to honor the legacy of Tsuchiya's work and ideology.
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