New Program

Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke
This time Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's played.
- Apr. 4, Wed.
- 4:30 / 8:30 / 16:30 / 22:30 (UTC)
- Apr. 25, Wed.
- 4:30 / 8:30 / 16:30 / 22:30 (UTC)
- 4/4 (水)
- 13:30 / 17:30 / 翌1:30 / 翌7:30 (JST / 日本時間)
- 4/25 (水)
- 13:30 / 17:30 / 翌1:30 / 翌7:30 (JST / 日本時間)
Check the plays from this month's program that you like
Plays Featured in the ProgramRe-Broadcast
Let's visit the Kabuki world
If you want to go to a performance of kabuki or learn something that will make kabuki more interesting, watch these videos.
If you want to go to a performance of kabuki or learn something that will make kabuki more interesting, watch these videos.
Background information for the program
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Key Kabuki Words
Kabuki is spectacular and you don’t have to know anything to enjoy it. But a little bit of information about a few of the terms and the plays makes it even better.
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Hosts

Kabuki actor
Kataoka Ainosuke VI 片岡 愛之助
Born in Osaka, he took the name of Kataoka Ainosuke VI in 1992. He appears in a wide variety of kabuki roles, especially in Kamigata kabuki associated with the Kataoka family as well as in new plays for kabuki. He also appears on television in many different types of programs including starring roles in popular NHK dramas.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia
Sarah Álainn サラ・オレイン
Born in Sydney, Australia, she is a vocalist and violinist. After graduating from the University of Sydney, she studied at Tokyo University. In 2012, she released her first album, "Celeste." Her music has also been used in popular television dramas.
Hosts for the 2016 – 2017 Seasons

Kabuki actor
Nakamura Kazutaro I 中村 壱太郎
Nakamura Kazutaro I (b. 1990) is the son of Nakamura Ganjiro IV and Japanese classical dancer Azuma Tokuho II. He is also the host of a traditional music / talk program on NHK radio.

Born and raised in Switzerland
Haruka Christine 春香 クリスティーン
I always wanted to see kabuki, but have never had the chance. So I am a beginner too! Let's go and explore the dazzling spectacle of kabuki together!