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  • Machida Civic Hall
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Machida-shi Morino 2-2-36
    This civic hall is a seven-minute walk from Machida Station's West Exit, adjacent to Machida City Hall. The four-floor building consists of a large assembly hall, a gallery, meeting rooms, etc. Machida City developed it as a venue for various events and a space for closer communication and casual exchange. The assembly hall can accommodate up to 862 people and hosts concerts, plays, and courses throughout the year. The practice room is equipped with an upright piano and is an ideal space for clubs and other groups preparing for recitals. It's available for individual use as well.

    80年代にFUJIブランドの本社自転車工場があった隣地に市役所が移転新設されて、町田市の中心的な地区となってます。ガラスウォールが印象的です。

  • Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jinnan 2
    An outdoor stage in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park where a variety of events such as concerts are held throughout the year and attended by large crowds of people.
  • Yurakucho MULLION
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Yurakuchou 2-chome 5-1
    A multipurpose commercial facility located a three-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The facility’s official name is the Yurakucho Center Building. The famous great clock on the outside of the building announces the hour by opening to reveal an animatronic performance and has become a popular meeting spot. A central atrium divides shopping areas on the left and right, and the facility hosts the Hankyu MEN’S Tokyo and LUMINE department stores, cafes, restaurants, the Yurakucho Asahi Hall with theater and gallery, and a movie theater.
  • Ikebukuro Engeijo
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Toshima-ku Nishikebukuro 1-23-1
    An entertainment hall located close to Ikebukuro Station in Nishiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo. The Ikebukuro Engeijo is one of four theaters in Tokyo which host regular rakugo (traditional comedic storytelling) performances. Established in 1951, the current building was rebuilt in 1993. Open every day from January 1 to December 28 each year, from daytime to the evening the facility conducts performances of rakugo, kodan (storytelling), manzai (comedic duos), acrobatics, and more.

    正月二ノ席は顔付けが豪華なので平日の昼席でも立ち見が出る程の盛況、昼の部がはねる少し前に着いて夜の部をじっくりと伺った。 こちらは客電が明るくて高座の芸人さんが客の表情を読み取りやすいからか他の席より演者と客が一体になれ常に空気が和やか。 又客席入口の係りの方も昔から自然体の柔らかな対応で…もうこの段階で心が解放される。 東京は大きい寄席は五席、永谷系や他の小振りな席も入れると相当数ありそれぞれに...

  • Theatre G- Rosso
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Bunkyou-ku Kouraku 1-3-61
    This is an indoor theater located in “Tokyo Dome City Attractions” in Bunkyo City, Tokyo, famous mainly for the Squadron Hero Show performances. It features a structure suitable for sword fighting and action scenes such as a three-step stage and opening and closing floor, allowing the audience to enjoy powerful action-packed shows and performances. As the theater is located in an amusement park with free admission, it is a spot where you can spend all day enjoying all the attractions. Advance purchase of tickets for the Hero Show is possible by telephone or online etc.
  • LIQUIDROOM
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Higashi 3-16-6
    This live music club which opened in 1994 in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district moved to the Higashi district of Tokyo's Shibuya City in 2004. The venue hosts live concerts for a variety of artists and bands regardless of musical genre, and is famous for its role in driving the Tokyo music scene. In addition to the main hall is a lounge space as well as a cafe and gallery, and it hosts events that go beyond the framework of music.
  • Yomiuri Otemachi Hall
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Otemachi 1-7-1 Yomiuri Newspaper Building 4F
    This is an event hall located on floors three through five of the Yomiuri Shimbun’s Tokyo headquarters. It features a construction with two auditoriums: the 500-seat Yomiuri Otemachi Hall which is uses for classical music concerts, preview screenings of movies, symposiums and performances of traditional art with its installed noh stage, and Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall which is used for various functions including seminars, workshops and parties. It is directly accessible from Otemachi Station’s C3 exit.
  • AKB48 Theater
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 4-3-3 Don Quijote Akihabara 8F
    The AKB48 Theater is a live performance venue created especially for performances by AKB48, a nationally-renowned “idol” pop group, based around the concept of AKB48 being “idols that fans can actually go to see.” The AKB48 Theater is located on the eighth Floor of the Don Quixote Akihabara Building in Kanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. The Theater has a capacity of 250 people (including standing audience members); the seats are located very close to the stage. Performances by the different AKB48 teams and by AKB48 trainees are held on a more or less daily basis, and the Theater is very popular with AKB48's enthusiastic fans. Details of performance times etc. can be viewed on the AKB48 Theater official website; please note that people wishing to purchase tickets for a performance need to participate in a ticket lottery in advance.
  • JR East Shiki Theatre Aki
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Minato-ku Kaigan 1-10-48
    This musical theater within walking distance of Hamamatsucho Station, Daimon Station, and Takeshiba Station that is used exclusively by the SHIKI THEATRE COMPANY is divided up into two theaters, Haru (Spring) and Aki (Autumn). Haru has 1,255 seats while Aki has 907 seats, though this changes depending on the program. Haru is used for long-running performances of large-scale foreign musicals, and Aki is characteristic for hosting programs that change every few months such as SHIKI original musicals. Both theaters will suspend operations as of the end of June 2017 for reconstruction work and are scheduled to reopen for public performances in 2020.
  • Yoshimoto (Mugendai) Hall
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawachou
    This is a theater run by Yoshimoto Kogyo located in the basement floor of the BEAM commercial complex in the Udagawa-cho district of Tokyo's Shibuya City. The Japanese title is read as “Yoshimoto Mugendai Hall.” In addition to frequent use for televisions show recordings and live televised performances, it also serves as a live performance venue that is a gateway for Tokyo's young performers. The distance from the seats in the very first row to the stage is minimal, resulting in an arrangement that allows guests to appreciate the entertainment from close by. There are 218 seats and the lobby also has an area that sells merchandise.

    前売り券(1500円)を購入し行きました。1時間の公演、それで1500円は安いと思います。出演者により多少違うとは思いますが、とても面白かったです。ストレス発散にもってこいです。

  • Womb
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamachou 2-16
    This club on Dougenzaka is near Shibuya Station and Shibuya Mark City, and boasts of high-reviews from fans both domestic and foreign. It ranks high on the list of World's Best Clubs in the popular British club magazine Mixmag. They have not only moving lighting and full-color lasers, but also one of the biggest mirror balls in Asia and a world-class sound system for top quality production and extraordinary experiences to match their music.
  • "NOMURA/JR East Shiki Theatre ""Haru"""
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Minato-ku Kaigan 1-10-48
  • Mokubatei
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-7-5
    Japan's only theater for traditional rokyoku storytelling accompanied by shamisen music, the Mokubatei is also used for kodan storytelling, comedy, rakugo comedic storytelling, minyo folk songs, and other theater and music performances. Tickets are often half price for customers age 25 and under, and long-standing fans and younger people enjoy performances together.

    昭和の映画館を思い出す座席でした。こういった雰囲気は久しぶりだったので、昭和生まれには懐かしい感じです。今回は隣の席が空いていましたが、結構肘とか腕はあたりそうです。 演者さんが低い位置にいると、座席によって見にくいので、席を選ぶ時気をつけるとよいかもしれません。ただ、演者さんと近いので臨場感がいい劇場ですね。 浅草寺や花やしきも近いし、浅草を散歩しながら楽しめるスポットでした。

  • Ginza Hakuhinkan Gekijo
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 8-8-11
    A theater that was first opened in 1978 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hakuhinkan shopping facility. The theater is located on the eighth floor of the 10 story building. The theater hosts a variety of programs including live theater and concerts with a focus on musicals. The close distance between the seats and stages allows attendees to really immerse themselves in the performance. The theater is also dedicated to cultivating young talent and has produced a variety of celebrated individuals such as director Amon Miyamoto, who debuted here in a production of the musical I Got Merman.
  • Unit
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Ebisunishi 1-34-17 The House Building
    This live event venue/club is in the basement of The House building, near Daikanyama Station. Artists rave about the select, full spectrum sound system. It has a cafe/lounge and bar as well, so guests can enjoy a relaxing meal or drink after the event.
  • Tokyo FM Hall
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Koujimachi 1-7 FM Center 2F
    A multipurpose hall located inside the FM Center Building in the Koji-machi area of Chiyoda City and just a three-minute walk from Hanzomon Station. The facility has been used for a diverse array of events, including not only classical but also jazz and rock concerts, theater productions, and martial arts exhibitions. The hall’s stage can be changed into seven different configurations to serve any manner of event. The hall’s up to 308 seats can also all be removed, turning it into an excellent space for rehearsals. The hall’s fixtures include a Steinway piano, and its carefully selected and designed audio equipment and high ceiling ensure acoustics unmatched by similar locations.
  • Daido Life Insurance Musical Theatre, The Dentsu Shiki Theatre UMI
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Minato-ku Higashishimbashi 1-8-2 Caletta Shiodome 1-3F
    The Dentsu Shiki Theatre is a dedicated theatre located within Shinbashi’s “Caretta Shiodome” cultural facility. The theatre opened in December 2002 and has a seating capacity of 1,216 guests. The musical “MAMMA MIA!” was the premiere production to be performed on the opening of the new theatre. There are also seats for theatre-going parents and children. It is also possible to use the paid childcare services which can be booked. It is possible to reserve up to approximately 50 wheelchair spaces.
  • The Suzunari
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Setagaya-ku Kitazawa 1-45-15
    The first of the Honda Gekijo troupe's many theaters in Shimokitazawa. Originally it was a wooden two-story building with a bar on the first floor and apartments upstairs. It was reinforced with steel framing during large-scale renovations and resurrected as an unusual space hosting bars, long-term lodging, and a theater. It was then a rehearsal hall, but there was growing demand for a theater, leading to the facility as it is today. Shimokitazawa is called the Theater District, and some say The Suzunari was its start. Nowadays, a wide range of actors performing in everything from underground plays to comedies appear, and the playhouse is known for its unique performances.

    本多劇場グループの劇場のひとつです。若者の街下北沢にある、小規模の芝居小屋です。下北沢駅北口から近いです。

  • IHI Stage Around Tokyo
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Koto-ku Toyosu 6-4-25
    A one-minute walk from the north exit of Shijo-mae Station on the Yurikamome Line. This amphitheater is Asia's first immersive entertainment playhouse. The central, circular audience seating area is surrounded by a 360 degree stage. Here audience members can experience shows unlike anything else, combining theater, imagery, music, and lighting as the audience seating area rotates like a giant turntable. The facility incorporates universal design principles and is accessible to wheelchair users. With an advance reservation, audience members can also make use of the theater's smart glasses-enabled captioning and subtitle service. The facility also has a shop selling show-related merchandise as well as a cafe where you can buy original theater-themed products.

    We saw West Side Story at the IHI Stage Around Tokyo and have found it to be very well done and a very interesting viewing experience. Because the house seats revolve 360 degrees, there are very...

  • Atom Tokyo
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamachou 2-4 Dr. Geocansville 4F / 6F
    This large-scale club on Dougenzaka is near Shibuya Station and Shibuya Mark City. The interior covers three floors, with chart-toppers and general music mix on the main floor, hip-hop and R&B on the second floor, and EDM and house in the lounge for a choice of club music. There are ladies-only seating areas and well equipped powder rooms so women can come and enjoy the music in peace.

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