Kinokuniya Southern Theatre Takashimaya, Contemporary theatre in Sendagaya, Japan
Kinokuniya Southern Theatre is located on the seventh floor of Takashimaya Times Square in Tokyo's Sendagaya district and serves as a venue for Japanese theatre productions. The space hosts regular performances throughout the year with productions from different theatre companies and artists.
The theatre opened in 1996 under Books Kinokuniya's management as an effort to expand cultural options in the area. Since its opening, it has become a regular venue for Japanese theatre productions.
The venue hosts Japanese theatre productions that range from experimental works to traditional performances, reflecting the tastes of Tokyo's theatre community. Regular collaborations with local theatre companies shape what you see on stage throughout the year.
You can purchase tickets in person at the box office or book online before your visit for guaranteed seating. The theatre is easy to locate since it sits within Takashimaya Times Square, an accessible shopping building in the neighborhood.
The venue maintains ongoing partnerships with theatre companies that regularly produce adaptations of both Japanese and international literary works. This collaboration approach means you encounter different artistic styles and story sources depending on when you visit.
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