EVENT
Honestly,
I came for
the events.
Huh? On your way out, you hear a sound. What's about to begin? Take a seat and find out.
■ Music Taiko drums
24 Oct (Sat) 10:00
The curtain rises to the sound of drums.
Azuchi Nobunaga Shutsujin Taiko
Azuchi Nobunaga Shutsujin Taiko is a Japanese taiko drumming ensemble that performs at local festivals and school events, bringing people of all generations together. The festival opens with their powerful rhythms and dynamic performance.
About the performers
This Japanese taiko drumming team is based in Azuchi, Omihachiman City. Members range from junior high school students to adults, and together with a children's team, they enliven local festivals and performances. They support the departure ceremony and warrior procession at the "Azuchi Nobunaga Festival," and have also performed at events such as Sasagi Shrine and "Azu Fest."
At the Jōgon-in Artist-in-Residence program, they interact with international artists and local people through taiko drumming. They create opportunities for participants to enjoy not only the performance but also the chanting and drumming themselves.
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■ Talk Artist talk
24 Oct (Sat) 14:00
At the forefront of Ukrainian art! A city destroyed. People who create.
Nikita Kadan
Since the war began in 2022, Jōgon-in has welcomed the Ukrainian painter Maria Luisa Filatova as a refugee and supported three artist residencies. This year, Nikita Kadan comes to the temple. Bomb-damaged fences, burned roofs, fragments of a destroyed power plant: he is an artist who makes sculptures from the debris itself. Can a work of art serve as evidence of war crimes? Born in Kyiv in 1982, Kadan continues to live and work there. Kadan represented Ukraine at the Venice Biennale; his work is in the collection of the Centre Pompidou; and he has received the Shevchenko National Prize, Ukraine’s highest state honor. In 2025, he was also named among the 100 most influential people in the art world by a British art magazine. This year’s theme is REAL. While the war continues, this is a conversation we need to hear.
About the performers
Based in Kyiv, this artist deals with history, memory, and the traces of war and violence. They choose their method of expression depending on the subject matter, including sculpture, installation, painting, and charcoal drawing.
They collaborate with historians, architects, and human rights activists in their work. Tracing the traces left in documentary photographs, ruins, and architecture, they re-examine the experiences of people overshadowed by official history and ongoing events through their art.
A member of the artist collective "R.E.P." and a founding member of "Hudrada," a group that engages in curation and social practice, they have explored ways in which art can engage with society through both individual and collaborative work.
■ Butoh / Dance Dance (planned)
25 Oct (Sun) 14:00
The body in expression—the oldest and newest art form.
HAZAMA
舞踏ダンサー・フィジカルシアター俳優
A dance performance is planned. Performers and further details will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Supported by: Kyoto International Butoh Festival 2026
About the performers
スペイン・バルセロナ出身、京都を拠点に活動する舞踏ダンサー、フィジカルシアター俳優。2017年に初めて舞踏公演を鑑賞し、2019年より舞踏を始める。スペイン、ドイツ、日本で複数の師に師事し、マドリードのFestival de Butoh Ibérico Alma Negra（2023年）、ドイツ・パーゼヴァルクで開催されたButoh International Gathering（2024年）などのフェスティバルに出演。2025年には大駱駝艦サマーキャンプに参加。
■ Tea Tea gathering
31 Oct & 1 Nov 12:00 - 15:00
The source. From Nobunaga’s temple, where the way of tea spread across Japan.
Urasenke practitioners under Tange Sōritsu
Nobunaga gave chanoyu new value and changed culture itself. Now, enjoy a bowl of tea surrounded by art in his temple. Nobunaga would probably have found it amusing. That said, you do not need to know anything about tea. Sit down, take a sip, and if it tastes good, that is enough. ¥300 per bowl (Japanese sweet included).
■ Butoh / Dance Butoh + music
3 Nov (holiday) 14:00
Body and sound resonate with each other.
Katsura Kan & Butoh Byakko-kei + Christopher Fryman
Katsura Kan
Butoh dancer / Choreographer
Du Yufang
Dancer / Founder of the Butoh Byakko-kei (White Fox Dance) School
Christopher Fryman
Musician / Composer / Trumpet player
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
About the performers
Katsura Kan
Dancer.
Du Yufang
A dancer from Beijing. She studied under Kan Katsura in 2010 and has been organizing dance projects in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities since the following year. She has invited Japanese dancers and artists to China for performances and workshops.
In 2014, she formed the dance group "Butoh Byakko-kei." Since 2016, she has studied under Noh performer Yukitoshi Hirota of the Kongo school, exploring bodily expression from both traditional Japanese performing arts and dance. Her major choreographic works include "Jiyumon" and "Taiji no Yume." Based in Kyoto, she continues to perform on stage and engage in creative activities.
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.
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■ Talk Gallery Talk
7 Nov (Sat) 11:00/14:00
Art makes sense when you ask. Probably.
Artists participating in the art festival
Standing before the works on display, artists will share their thoughts and visitors are welcome to ask questions in this informal time of exchange. Listen to the stories and ideas behind the works, and art will feel much closer—opening up those moments of discovery when you think, “Ah, now I see. That’s fascinating!” Note: The order and time slots for participating artists are yet to be decided. Talks may also be held on dates other than those listed above.
■ Workshop
8 Nov (Sun) 10:00–12:00 (about 2 hours)
Make a little yokai stone of your own.
Hiroshi Miyazaki
Draw a face and patterns on a stone to make your own little yokai. Finished works are expected to be displayed in a garden or elsewhere on the Jogonin grounds.
Garden display (concept image)
Yokai stone details (concept image)
For: Local elementary school children (with a parent or guardian)
Capacity: About 15
Fee: Free (parents and guardians need an art festival admission ticket)
How to apply: Details will be announced when confirmed.
Read the full workshop description
Round, long, or bumpy stones—what kind of yokai might be hiding in each shape or pattern? Use acrylic markers and other materials to draw a face and patterns, creating a yokai of your own.
Stones will be provided. You may also bring a stone you found or a favorite stone. Where possible, participants may be able to choose a stone from the temple grounds.
Give your finished yokai a story: What powers does it have? What does it protect? When does it get angry?
The children will place their finished works in a garden or another suitable spot on the Jogonin grounds. Hidden among tree roots, moss, and garden stones, the yokai will blend into the scenery and spark visitors' imaginations. The works are expected to remain on view during the festival.
Workshop leader
Hiroshi Miyazaki
About the workshop leader
Hiroshi Miyazaki is an artist and educator from Osaka Prefecture, currently residing in Shiga Prefecture. He creates site-specific installations that deal with invisible phenomena and layers of time, starting from tactile elements such as place, material, and documentation. He has presented his work at various art festivals, including the Nakanojo Biennale and the Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival.
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■ Music Soprano
8 Nov (Sun) 14:00
Shanghai-born. Yet the songs of those days speak directly to the Japanese heart.
Song Qian
A soprano singer from Shanghai, Song Qian studied voice at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and in 1996 became the first foreign national to win the Grand Prix at the 11th National Children’s Song Singing Competition. Since then, she has continued to perform children’s songs and art songs throughout Japan. Her clear voice carries us back to distant memories—to a place the Japanese heart calls home, and to a warmth unforgettable to anyone.
About the performers
After performing extensively in Shanghai, she came to Japan. She continues to perform in recitals and cultural exchange events, focusing on Japanese children's songs and art songs, as well as Chinese songs. In 1998, she released the CD "Sato no Aki" (Autumn in the Village) and appeared on NHK's "Radio Midnight Express." She has also been involved in charity performances and lectures.
In 2022, she held a 30th anniversary concert in Japan, "Years and Months Like Song," sponsored by the Nara Prefecture Japan-China Friendship Association. She performed with Chinese pipa player Ye Weiyang and others. She has also appeared with Ye at the Japan-China Cultural and Arts Festival at Manpuku-ji Temple on Mount Obaku and at exchange events in Nara, connecting people from Japan and China through song and music.
■ Butoh / Dance ダンサー公演
11/9（月） 14:00
ラトビアから来た、日本生まれの身体の芸術。
Simona Orinska, Akie Doi
Simona Orinska
パフォーマンス・アーティスト
ラトビアを代表するパフォーマンス・アーティストが、日本のサウンド・アーティストの音とともに、夢や無意識のイメージを身体で描きます。作品名は『There She Goes, My Beautiful World』。
戦争の時代に、生きる喜びを取り戻す道のりを、ともに見届けてください。
本プロジェクトの支援：ラトビア国家文化資本基金
舞踏公演の協賛：京都国際舞踏祭2026、Arts PLAN DU 合同会社
About the performers
Simona Orinska
ラトビアを代表するパフォーマンス・アーティスト。リガ・パフォーマンス・アート・フェスティバル「STARPTELPA」、パフォーマンス・アート・カンパニー「BUTŌ Lab」などの創設者・芸術監督。ラトビア国立劇場などで振付家としても活動。
Akie Doi
日本のサウンド・アーティスト。
■ Butoh / Dance ダンサー公演
11/13（金） 11:00／14:00
それは、お馴染みのダンスではないらしい。 アメリカより。
11:00 Chia-Ying Kao, Giacomo Merega / 14:00 Scoop Slone, Joan Laage
Chia-Ying Kao
振付家・ダンサー
Giacomo Merega
ベーシスト・作曲家
Scoop Slone
舞踏家
Joan Laage
舞踏家
11:00は、ニューヨークの振付家・ダンサーとベーシストによる、踊りと生演奏の作品。前夜に京都で初演したばかりです。
14:00は、ニューヨークとシアトルを拠点にする踊り手2人が、それぞれの作品を踊ります。
ニューヨークとシアトルから届く三つの作品を、一日で。
舞踏公演の協賛：京都国際舞踏祭2026、Arts PLAN DU 合同会社
About the performers
Chia-Ying Kao
ニューヨークを拠点にする台湾出身の振付家・ダンサー、ダンス教育者。身体に宿るアイデンティティや文化の記憶を、生演奏や映像との対話から探る。2025年、大石田国際ダンス・レジデンスに参加。
Giacomo Merega
ニューヨークを拠点にするイタリア出身のベーシスト・即興演奏家・作曲家。Chia-Ying Kaoと長年、共同制作を続けている。
Scoop Slone
ニューヨークを拠点にする舞踏家。舞踏、衣装づくり、ドラァグ、インスタレーション、実験音楽劇を交差させ、個 と集団のアイデンティティや記憶を探る。今回が4度目の来日。
Joan Laage
1980年代後半に東京で大野一雄、芦川羊子に師事。1990年にシアトルで「Dappin’ Butoh」を設立。世界各地の舞踏フェスティバルに出演し、シアトルの日本庭園で毎年作品を発表している。
■ Talk Gallery Talk
14 Nov (Sat) 11:00/14:00
Art makes sense when you ask. Probably.
Artists participating in the art festival
Standing before the works on display, artists will share their thoughts and visitors are welcome to ask questions in this informal time of exchange. Listen to the stories and ideas behind the works, and art will feel much closer—opening up those moments of discovery when you think, “Ah, now I see. That’s fascinating!” Note: The order and time slots for participating artists are yet to be decided. Talks may also be held on dates other than those listed above.
■ Music Chinese pipa
15 Nov (Sun) 14:00
Encountering the sound of the Chinese pipa.
Ye Weiyang
The pipa that gave Lake Biwa its name traces its roots to the Chinese pipa. Its sound may seem to come from a distant land, yet somehow feel familiar. Through pipa performance, Ye Weiyang has long served as a bridge between China and Japan and now serves as president of the Japan Federation of Chinese Literary and Art Circles. Immerse yourself in the luxury of simply listening to this ancient sound resonate through the main hall.
About the performers
Born in Hangzhou, China, she began studying the biwa (Japanese lute) at the age of 10 and came to Japan in 1992. Based in the Kansai region, she has given numerous recitals, performing a wide range of pieces from classical to contemporary with delicate fingerwork. She leads the Great Wall Orchestra, bringing Chinese traditional instruments to schools and community events.
She has released the CD series "Yuyu Gen'in" (悠悠弦音). She collaborates with her daughter, biwa player Sakura, and also dedicates herself to teaching, receiving the Hong Kong International Arts Festival's "Gardener Award" and the Dunhuang Cup's "Outstanding Teacher Award."
In 2025, she appeared on BS TV Tokyo's "Ongaku Kousaten" (Music Crossroads), performing the ancient Chinese piece "Ryūsen" (Dragon Boat) and showcasing a collaboration with a violinist.
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■ Butoh / Dance Dance (planned)
21 Nov (Sat) 14:00
A time for expression, when the body opens up.
Artists participating in the art festival
A dance performance is planned. Performers and further details will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Supported by: Kyoto International Butoh Festival 2026
■ Butoh / Dance ダンサー公演
11/21（土） 14:00
からだで語る、とても静かでうるさい、2人の会話。
Chi-Hao Bai, Chi-Chen Lee
2人が、からだで語り合う作品『白虹 Bridge of the soul』。天と地、光と闇が出会う場所にかかる白い虹と、舞い降りる無数の魂、終わりのない輪廻を描きます。
魂をつなぐ白い虹の下で交わされる、2人の対話を。
舞踏公演の協賛：京都国際舞踏祭2026、Arts PLAN DU 合同会社
■ Music Jazz
22 Nov (Sun) 14:00
Let the beat of jazz reach your heart.
BumblebeeJazz — Bass: Takuya Oku; Piano: Takashi Saito; Saxophone: Junpei Ikegami; Drums: Kaname Sakamoto
Sultry, sophisticated jazz resonates through the main hall of Jōgon-in. From tones that slowly sink in to beats that set your body swaying. Bumblebee means the fuzzy bumblebee. Let its jazz beat buzz its way into your heart.
About the performers
A jazz quartet consisting of saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. They perform at live music venues such as the Glover Garden in Osaka and ALWAYS in Itami, as well as the Takatsuki-Tomita Jazz Street.
They also engage in activities with different collaborators and lineups, such as "BumblebeeLucy" with vocalist Lucy, and "BumblebeeJazzDX" with vibraphone. They also conduct jazz workshops at community centers and hold sessions where audience members can participate, expanding opportunities for people to enjoy music in a more accessible way.
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