Information about Kanze-kai
History of the General Incorporated Association Kanze-kai
General Incorporated Association Kanze-kai
●Established in 1900
● Established as a public interest incorporated association in 1951
●Established in 1900
● Established as a public interest incorporated association in 1951
The Kanze school is a school that carries on a tradition of approximately 600 years from Kan'ami and Zeami, the great masters of Noh. As the largest of the five Noh schools, the Kanze school is a leading school in the Noh world and is actively engaged in the transmission and development of Japanese classical performing arts.
The "General Incorporated Association Kanze-kai" is the core organization of the Kanze school of Noh, and is comprised of 66 Kanze school Shite (lead actor) performers, led by the 26th head of the Kanze school, Kiyokazu Kanze, who inherits the lineage. The association was established in 1900, became an incorporated association in 1951, and was fortunate enough to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2000.
The Kanze Noh Theater, which served as our base of operations, was a beloved venue in Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo for 43 years, but closed in March 2015. In April 2017, it relocated to Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and was renamed the "25th Generation Kanze Sakon Memorial Kanze Noh Theater." We host over 20 Kanze-kai-sponsored performances and over 130 Noh performances annually, and also use it as a multi-purpose hall to host a wide variety of performances enjoyed by a broad audience.
The "General Incorporated Association Kanze-kai" is the core organization of the Kanze school of Noh, and is comprised of 66 Kanze school Shite (lead actor) performers, led by the 26th head of the Kanze school, Kiyokazu Kanze, who inherits the lineage. The association was established in 1900, became an incorporated association in 1951, and was fortunate enough to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2000.
The Kanze Noh Theater, which served as our base of operations, was a beloved venue in Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo for 43 years, but closed in March 2015. In April 2017, it relocated to Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and was renamed the "25th Generation Kanze Sakon Memorial Kanze Noh Theater." We host over 20 Kanze-kai-sponsored performances and over 130 Noh performances annually, and also use it as a multi-purpose hall to host a wide variety of performances enjoyed by a broad audience.
Information about performances organized by Kanze-kai
●Kanze-kai regularly hosts the following events:
●In addition to the regular performances mentioned above, we also hold the following annual events.
| regular performance | Held 10 times a year, on the first Sunday of each month, excluding April and October. The performance will feature members of our association and performers representing the Kanze school from all over Japan. |
| Araiso GINZA Noh | Held four times a year, in March, June, August, and November. An event organized by mid-career and younger members. |
| Kanze-kai Separate Meeting | Held twice a year, in April and October, these special performances primarily feature major works. |
●In addition to the regular performances mentioned above, we also hold the following annual events.
| Meiji Jingu Shrine Noh Chanting Ceremony | Members of the Kanze-kai will offer a chanting performance to celebrate the New Year. |
Corporate Profile
| Corporate name | Kanze-kai (General Incorporated Association) |
| Location | GINZA SIX B3F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan |
| telephone number | 03-6274-6579 |
| FAX number | 03-6274-6589 |
| Representative | Chairman Kiyokazu Kanze |
| Business content | 1. Holding Noh research meetings, performances, Noh classes, and Noh chanting classes. 2. Collecting and exhibiting various records and materials related to Noh. 3. Publishing and distributing journals and other research materials on Noh. 4. Maintaining and preserving ancient documents, Noh masks, Noh costumes, and performance props. 5. Adjusting and repairing Noh masks, Noh costumes, and performance props. 6. Training Noh performers. 7. Welfare and social welfare programs necessary for the mutual assistance of Noh performers. 8. Others. |
