Monday, October 13, 2025
(National Holiday in Japan)
“Once Upon a Time” Awakens at the Temple
An art event inspired by Japanese folktales, like a small village festival.
＼ Japanese folktales open to all ／
Centered on traditional Japanese folktales, this program features a handmade
goods market, storytelling workshops, and a talk session with a Buddhist nun. Materials and scripts are available in English and simplified Japanese,
offering an inclusive, community-based experience
where everyone can feel welcome to join.
Multi-lingual Theatre Tokyo
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ART na THEME PARK 2025
Musical Storytelling
“Mukashi Mukashi no Ohanashi”
— Once Upon a Time —
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2025/10/13 Mon.
14:00
Doors Open / Mukashi Banashi Ichi (Folktale Market) begins
14:10〜14:20
Introductory Talk Part1
The program is in Japanese only, with no subtitles or interpretation.
14:30
Musical Storytelling Part1
“Once Upon a Time Begins — The Goddess of Misfortune in Love”
starts
15:45〜17:55
Mukashi Banashi Ichi (Folktale Market)
+ Multilingual Storytelling Workshops
+ Other Hands On Workshop Programs
17:40-17:50
Introductory Talk Part1
The program is in Japanese only, with no subtitles or interpretation.
18:00
Musical Storytelling Part2
“Once Upon a Time Story — When the Goddess of Fortune Turned Oni”
starts
19:15〜19:30
Talk Session with a Buddhist Nun
The program is in Japanese only, with no subtitles or interpretation.
20:00
Mukashi Banashi Ichi (Folktale Market) closes
{VENUE}
Shodai-ji Temple
4-23-1 Haruecho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
10 min walk from Ichinoe Station (Toei Shinjuku Line)
Exit A0 or A1 toward Kan-nana (Ring Road 7)
Seating: General Admission
Advance Ticket: ¥2,000
Same-day Ticket: ¥2,500
Reserve Parts 1 & 2 and receive a complimentary clear file！
If all seats are reserved in advance (with payment at the door), no same-day tickets will be available.
If there are any last-minute cancellations, however, same-day tickets may be released at the venue starting at 2:00 p.m.
The Mukashi-banashi Market, workshops (some with a small participation fee), and talk sessions are open to everyone—even those who are not attending the performances.
【For Our Guests】
- As the hall has tatami flooring, we kindly ask that you remove your shoes before entering.
- Please note that some scenes feature darkness and loud sounds,
which might feel overwhelming for young children.
【For Guests with Reservations — On the Day】
-When you arrive, please give your name at the reception desk.
We will then collect the ticket fee of ¥2,000 in cash.
-As payment is cash only, bringing the exact amount would be very helpful.
It makes the process quicker for you and the guests after you.
Thank you so much for your kind understanding.
【Performers】
Sayaka Fujii
Miyakei
Sayaka Ito
Masami Miharu
【Production Team】
Dramaturgy & Direction: Sayaka Ito
Sound: Joji Takahashi (Ikebukuro Ongaku Gakuin)
Lighting: Aya Kudo
Stage Manager: Masami Miharu
Music, Scenic & Costume Design: MUSICAIST
Promotional Art: Mizuki Tachibana (Theatre Company LGBTI Tokyo)
Photography: Yusuke Sasaki
Production: Yukari Oka (Theatre Company Kobayashi-gumi ), Rei Kasuga, MUSICAIST
Program Highlights
【About Musical Storytelling】
In the temple’s main hall, four contemporary performers reimagine folktales passed down in Japanese homes for generations—such as Kintarō, Momotarō, The Grateful Crane, Kachi-Kachi Mountain, and Princess Kaguya.
Through music, dance, and spoken word, these tales are woven together into a new kind of storytelling experience.
【Unique Setting】
Unlike a traditional theatre, the performance uses no stage lighting or microphones. Instead, you’ll experience the natural interplay of light and shadow in the temple, and the pure, unamplified voices of the performers.
【Free Programs】
Before and after the two performances, enjoy free programs open to all—even without a ticket: casual talk sessions, hands-on workshops, and the “Mukashi Banashi Ichi (Folktale Market),” where you can browse and discover handmade treasures from local artists.
Tokyo Festival 2025
Open Call Program Supported Project
Organizer: Multi-lingual Theatre Tokyo
Co-organizer: MUSICAI
cooperation: Shodai-ji Temple, MON (Minami-Otsuka Network)
Support: Ginza Tegami-dera
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