UDAKA Michishige is both a professional Noh actor and a Noh mask carver. He was designated a representative of a National Intangible Cultural Asset by the Japanese government in 1991. He not only teaches and performs extensively in Japan, but has performed Noh and exhibited Noh masks internationally... (Please scroll down for information about upcoming events.)
2009/2010 Season’s Greetings
My best wishes to you all during this Christmas and New Year holiday season!
2009 was a year of consolidation and preparation, and now we are ready to bring our various efforts to flower in 2010!
The INI-Keiun-kai Gala Recital will again cover two days: June 12th and 13th with INI being featured on the 12th and Keiun-kai the following day. There have been various changes in dates—but this is the final date!
For those INI members planning to join us, please let us know how we can help you! If, for example, letters of invitation or information about the rectial/INI for grant proposals can help to make your participation possible, I will do what I can to provide these. When I know for sure who is able to take part, I will create the program and appropriate materials will be sent to you for your individual preparations.
At the year-end and the beginning of the new year we have seen unusual weather-climate conditions as well as continuing unstable economic conditions. The situation is certain to continue to be severe not only in Japan but everywhere in the world. But through our combined efforts and ingenuity in our approach to our work we are sure to find solutions!
UDAKA Michishige
New Year Updates to Website:
◆ The Events Page has been updated with general information about UDAKA Michishige's 2010 performance schedule and about the INI/Keiunkai Gala Recital. Please check back regularly throughout the year for possible changes and for more detailed information as it becomes available.
2/6 Full-Day Noh Mai Meditation Seminar in Tokyo
(Information about the Regular Seminar on 1/19 below.)
UDAKA Michishige invites you to experience the intellectual and mysterious depths and health benefits of practicing Noh.
In the full-day Seminar on February 6, 2010, students will be carefully guided through meditation, Noh chant, and Noh dance lessons. First time participants are very welcome to attend.
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Pictures from the Full-day Seminar in Summer 2009:
(Meditation and Noh Chant)
(Trying on Masks and Noh Dance)
◆ Time : 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
◆ The Seminar will be held at the Kojimachi Kuminkan (Kojimachi Community Center), 5 minutes on foot from the Hanzomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and 5 minutes from the Kojimachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
◆ Please bring white socks or preferrably white tabi socks to the lesson. We will provide Noh fans.
◆ Lesson fees are ¥10,000 per person, payable at the door. Please apply at our office before the seminar date.
◆ For more information or to apply, please contact the INI/Udaka Kai Office.
1/19 Regular Noh Mai Meditation Seminar in Tokyo
UDAKA Michishige invites you to experience the intellectual and mysterious depths and health benefits of practicing Noh.
In the Seminar on January 19, 2010, students will be carefully guided through meditation, Noh chant, and Noh dance lessons. First time participants are very welcome to attend.
◆ Time : 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and/or 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Please indicate which time slot you would like to attend when you apply.)
◆ The seminar will be held at the Kojimachi Kuminkan (Kojimachi Community Center), 5 minutes on foot from the Hanzomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and 5 minutes from the Kojimachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
◆ Please bring white socks or preferrably white tabi socks to the lesson. We will provide Noh fans.
◆ Lesson fees are ¥3,000 per person, payable at the door. Please apply at our office before the seminar date.
◆ For more information or to apply, please contact the INI/Udaka Kai Office.
Archives of Past Event Listings
The Udaka Kai Office
(For questions or reservations.)
TEL: +81 (075) 701-1055
FAX :+81 (075) 701-1058
Email: ogamo-tr@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp