EVENTS 2026
24 Oct (Sat) 10:00
The curtain rises to the sound of drums.
Azuchi Nobunaga Shutsujin Taiko
The taiko drum performance will kick off the arts festival. Enjoy the powerful sound and dynamism of Japanese taiko drums, which are a familiar sight at local festivals and school events.
24 Oct (Sat) 14:00
Discover art through the words of the artist.
Nikita Kadan
This is a talk event by Nikita Kadan, a leading artist in the contemporary art scene in Ukraine.
25 Oct (Sun) 14:00
A time for expression, when the body opens up.
A performance by dancers is planned. Performers and further details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
31 Oct & 1 Nov 12:00 - 15:00
Taking a break at Nobunaga's temple.
Urasenke practitioners under Tange Sōritsu
Enjoy a moment of relaxation with matcha tea and Japanese sweets in a temple space adorned with art. Please feel free to drop by.
Admission: 300 yen (includes Japanese sweets).
3 Nov (holiday) 14:00
Body and sound resonate with each other.
Katsura Kan & Butoh Byakko-kei + Christopher Fryman
This performance brings together dance and live music. Enjoy the interplay of bodily expression and music within the temple setting.
Sponsored by: Kyoto International Butoh Festival 2026
Katsura Kan
Dancer.
Butoh Byakko-kei
Three performers are scheduled to appear. Individual performer profiles will be posted sequentially.
Christopher Fryman
Musician, composer and trumpet player, providing live music for the performance.
7 Nov (Sat) 11:00/14:00
Let's talk to the artist in front of their artwork.
Artists participating in the art festival
This is a guided tour of the exhibited works by the artist themselves. Enjoy a time to learn about the artist's thoughts and the background behind their creation.
Talks may also be held on dates other than those listed above.
8 Nov (Sun) 14:00
Enjoy the clarity and warmth of a soprano voice.
Song Qian
A soprano singer from Shanghai. She won first prize in a Japanese children's song competition. Please enjoy her warm voice as she continues to promote cultural exchange through children's songs and art songs.
14 Nov (Sat) 11:00/14:00
Let's talk to the artist in front of their artwork.
Artists participating in the art festival
This is a presentation of the exhibited works by the artist themselves. Enjoy a time to learn about the thoughts and background behind the creation of the works.
Talks may also be held on dates other than those listed above.
15 Nov (Sun) 14:00
Encountering the sound of the Chinese pipa.
Ye Weiyang
This is a performance of the Chinese pipa by Ye Weiyang, President of the Japan-China Literature and Artists Association.
21 Nov (Sat) 14:00
A time for expression, when the body opens up.
A performance by dancers is planned. Performers and further details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
22 Nov (Sun) 14:00
Let the beat of jazz reach your heart.
BumblebeeJazz Bass: Takuya Oku Piano: Takashi Saito Saxophone: Junko Ikegami Drums: Kaname Sakamoto
Named after the bumblebee, BumblebeeJazz brings a lively jazz buzz straight to your heart.