Jun 09, 2025 (Kabuki In-Depth) - In this video, we take a look at the June performances at the Kabuki-za.
Here are the details for the **June 2025 program at Kabuki‑za** in Tokyo:
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### ???? Dates & Schedule
* Performances run **daily from Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 27, 2025**, excluding **Tuesday the 10th** and **Thursday the 19th**, when there are no performances ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
* Each day features **two shows**:
* **Matinee** at **11:00 AM**
* **Evening show** at **4:15 PM** ([nbs.or.jp][2], [kabukiweb.net][1]).
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### ???? Program Highlights
* The season celebrates the **name succession** (襲名) of **Onoe Kikugorō VIII** and **Onoe Kikunosuke VI** ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
* **Evening performances** typically include:
* *Shibaraku* (one of the Kabuki Jūhappan, a prestigious historical drama)
* *Kojo* (a short stage announcement)
* *Ren Jishi* (a stylized dance, "The Lotus Lion")
* *Shibahama no Kawazaifu* (a modern domestic drama) ([tokyokabukiguide.com][3]).
* **Matinee performances** feature:
* *Genroku Hanami Odori* (dance)
* *Kurumabiki* and *Terakoya* (both from *Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami*)
* *Omatsuri* (another dance piece) ([tokyokabukiguide.com][3]).
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### ???? Tickets & Availability
* Advance sales began **May 14, 2025, at 10 AM JST** ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
* **Reserved seats for matinee on June 6**, and **evening shows on June 4, 8, and 20** are **sold out**, though **Single Act Seats (4th level)** may still be available ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
* **Upgraded Single Act Tickets (2nd level)** are **not offered** this month ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
* Prices in **yen (tax included)**:
* First Class: ¥23,000
* Second Class: ¥18,000
* Upper Tier A: ¥8,000
* Upper Tier B: ¥6,000
* Box Seat: ¥25,000 (not available online)
* Add ¥1,500 for English captioning device ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
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### ???? Additional Notes
* **English captioning devices** are available for matinee and evening shows, selectable during booking ([kabukiweb.net][1]).
* The **celebratory curtain** (*kiku‐fuji‐akebono*, featuring a chrysanthemum and Mt. Fuji motif) was unveiled on June 2, designed in Tiffany‑blue gradient to symbolize the family succession ([kabuki-bito.jp][4]).
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### ✔️ Summary Table
| Date Range | Shows |
| --------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| June 2–27, 2025 | Daily matinee & evening shows |
| No shows: June 10, 19 | Days off |
| Sold out: June 6 (Mat) | Matinee reserved seats sold |
| Sold out: June 4,8,20 (Eve) | Evening reserved seats sold |
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