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Kabuki show in Sapporo in June 2026 2025/10/19 22:13
Hi,
I'm visiting Hokkaido during the second half of June 2026 (15th to 30th) and would like to know when and were it might be possible to attend a Kabuki (or No) show with a minimum explanations/translation during the performance.
Any idea or travel agency to point me to ?
Thanks in advance
by JF LAPLUME (guest)  

Re: Kabuki show in Sapporo in June 2026 2025/10/20 08:13
I don't know if this will be helpful, but Kabuki and Noh is most prevalent in areas with a deep long Japanese history.

Hokkaido only officially became a part of Japan in 1869 so finding these institutions are quite rare as a result.

If there is one such place, I'd search in Sapporo or Hakodate which has a large population.

Finding a place also with some English translations (if that's what you were also asking for) will make it even more difficult to find.

A good example of Bunraku, which would only really has a good place with English translations which is found in Osaka.
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Thank you 2025/10/20 16:12
Thank you for your reactivity.
I anticipated your answer but didn't want to miss any opportunity.
I'll retain this option for a future stay in Honshu and focus, this time, on the beautiful Hokkaido nature.
Kindest regards
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