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2024 Nov.29 (Fri)

At the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, we will provide some accessibility services on a trial basis at the following performances with the cooperation of the organizers. Please give them a try on this occasion.

Accessibility services that we provide on this trial program

⁃ RETISSA ON HAND
(an assistive device for visual impairments using laser direct retinal projection
It is a hand-held visual aiding device that images captured from an integrated camera are projected directly to the retina.

⁃ Accessible audio guide
Visual information is described acoustically through a specific device.

⁃ Printed materials in Japanese Braille
Printed materials such as program leaflets and synopses of performances are available in Japanese Braille texts.

⁃ Hearing Loop
A “hearing loop” (also called a “magnetic induction loop” or “magnetic loop”) transmits sound picked up by a microphone directly to the hearing aid or cochlear implant, allowing the user to hear voices and music clearly.
The sound sent from the loop can be heard through the T (telecoil) setting of the hearing aid or cochlear implant or through a dedicated receiver.

⁃ Japanese sign language interpretation
We can assist communication using Japanese sign and oral languages.

⁃ Written communication in Japanese
Our staff members can assist for those in need.

* Please note that the accessibility services vary from performances.
Also, for RETISSA ON HAND and hearing loop, each user has a different result depending on the individual’s condition.

List of the performances that are available for these trial services

The Tokyo Ballet “The Nutcracker”—Series celebrating the ballet company’s 60th anniversary No.11

Date and Time: Fri, Dec 13, 2024 19:00; Sat, Dec 14, 2024 12:30/17:30
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
Available accessibility services: Lending RETISSA ON HAND
Organizers: NBS Japan Performing Arts Foundation/Japan Arts Council/Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Inquiries: NBS Ticket Center

The Fujiwara Opera’s 90th Anniversary Gala “FALSTAFF”

Date and Time: Sat, Feb 1, 2025 14:00; Sun, Feb 2, 2025 14:00
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
Available accessibility services: Accessible audio guide, Japanese sign language interpretation, equipment for written communication, and program leaflets in Japanese Braille.
Organizers: The Japan Opera Foundation
Inquiries: The Japan Opera Foundation Ticket Center

Tokyo Nikikai Opera Theatre “Carmen”

Sat, Feb 22, 2025 14:00 *The Day for Accessibility Services
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
Available accessibility services: Hearing loop, lending RETISSA ON HAND, equipment for written communication, and printed synopsis of the opera in Japanese Braille
Organizers: Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation
Inquiries: Nikikai Ticket Center

Japanese Opera Series No.87 “SHIZUKA and YOSHITSUNE”

Date and Time: Sat, Mar 8, 2025 14:00; Sun, Mar 9, 2025 14:00
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
Available accessibility services: Hearing loop, lending RETISSA ON HAND, Japanese sign language, equipment for written communication, and program leaflets in Japanese Braille
Organizers: The Japan Opera Foundation
Inquiries: The Japan Opera Foundation Ticket Center