During the Edo period, the area around present-day Higashi-Ginza Station was known as “Kobikicho,” a town where lumberjacks gathered. With theaters of all sizes lining the street, it was beloved as a theater town. For this event, the history and charm of this town will be conveyed, using materials from the Shochiku Otani Library, which is located in the area, as well as nishiki-e prints and paper cutouts, projected onto the walls of the Kabukiza Theatre on Kobikicho Street.
During the first three days, from March 27 (Fri) to 29 (Sun), Kobikicho-dori Ave. will be turned into a pedestrian-only zone, featuring an exclusive, extra-large projection mapping on two exterior walls of the Kabukiza Theatre for a truly dynamic experience.
In conjunction with the special 3-day (Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29), we will also host the “Edo Hidden Street Market”! This event will feature a unique lineup of Higashi-ginza experiences, including a marketplace where visitors can purchase “Kabuki Soba,” Ginza-harvested honey, and carefully selected Japanese sake. In addition, there will be workshops to transform into Edo-period ninjas or samurai. We will also offer a guided exploration tour for international tourists, featuring the opportunity to stroll through the area in traditional attire such as kimono.

Note: This project is supported by the Projection Mapping Support Program provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau.