On Sado Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one-third of Japan's remaining Noh stages still exist. Among them is a stage that has been all but forgotten for a century: the Atsukushihiko Shrine Noh Stage, where performances ceased after the Taisho era.

This year, as part of the Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2025, we are bringing this historic stage back to life for a truly special event.

A One-Day-Only Experience Where Tradition Meets Innovation

This event will feature a historic Noh performance by a local troupe, marking a revival on this stage after approximately 100 years.

Following the performance and symposium, the Noh stage will become a canvas for modern sound. Eight contemporary artists will create a unique atmosphere using everything from electronics, laptops, and keyboards to guitars, flutes, and even custom-made instruments crafted from Sado's local bamboo. The evening will kick off with a special guest performance by the father-son duo Reishu & Satoshi Fukushima, whose music blends shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) with electronic sounds, a fusion inspired by their connection to Sado.

This is more than just a performance; it's a sensory journey where the solemnity of Noh and the serene sounds of contemporary music converge, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that will sharpen your senses.

A Deeper Dive into Sado's Music and Culture

This event also serves as the release concert for the 2025 LP record "Sound Surrounding On Sado,"which documents the music and people of the island. Advance copies will be available for purchase at the venue.

In addition, we will host a **symposium** to explore the profound role of Noh and contemporary music on Sado. Why did Noh flourish so uniquely here? What is its purpose in the modern world? Art critics, Noh masters, and musicians will share their expertise to explore these questions with you.

Delicious food and drinks unique to Sado will also be available from local vendors.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to experience Sado's past and present, a fusion of tradition and innovation that could only happen in 2025. Don't miss it.

Noh Performance

Hōshō School "Rakuyōyūbu-no-kai" (Program: "Shōjō")

Live Performances by

Reishu & Satoshi Fukushima, Junko Maeda (KODO) & Yuta Sumiyoshi (KODO), Kota Aoki, Morito Yoshida, Charles Mounka, Gilles Stassart

Symposium Speakers

Noi Sawaragi (Professor, Tama Art University), Tadao Hoori (Hōshō School Master), Masato Hoshino (Director, Experimental Rooms), and Morito Yoshida (Director, Sado International Art Promotion Organization & General Producer of the Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival)

Participation fee

¥5,000