2025 Apr.22 (Tue)

This popular program is linked to the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX, giving young people challenges to create a full-scale opera.
Let’s perform in an opera joining the “Singing, Instrumental Ensemble, and Acting” workshop! The program will help participants develop their communication skills and refine their sensitivity, creating an opera production with leading musicians and planners.

Application Guidelines

• Date & Eligibility
Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Sep 21, 2025
1st Grade Elementary School–3rd Grade High School Students

• Venue
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and other venues
* Caregivers of the 4th grade or younger elementary school students must pick-up/drop-off their children at the venue.

• Schedule
Flyer and application guidelines (PDF: only in Japanese) Schedule (PDF: only in Japanese)
* It is preferable to be able to attend all the scheduled rehearsal dates.

• Presentation of the workshop results
The participants will appear on the stage of Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX: Naita Aka Oni—The Red Ogre in Tears on Sun, Sep 21.

• Maximum number of participants
Approx. 30
* Participants will be determined by lot if the number of applications exceeds the limit.

• Instructors
KASHIWABARA Mio (Children’s Chorus Instructor)
INAYAMA Akiko (Associate Director)
MATSUDA Yoshiki (Chorus Master)
HISATSUNE Hidenori (Director)
MATSUI Kazuhiko (Conductor)
and more

• Participation fee
2,200yen

• Application period
Mon, May 12, 12:00–Fri, Jun 20, 18:00 (The acceptance/rejection notification will be sent in early July.)

• How to apply
Application Form (The form is only in Japanese. The link will be available once the application opens.)

[Notes]
⁃ For measuring the head circumference, please measure around the head as the red line in the following image.

⁃ You will receive the notification of application completion by email once you submit the form. To ensure that you receive emails from us, please add the domain “@t-bunka.jp” to the whitelist such as approved sender list you have enabled on your email setting.
⁃ The acceptance/rejection notification will be sent by email in early July.
⁃ Participants will be notified by mail with enclosed information on paying the participation fee. Please process the payment following the information. Those who are not accepted will be notified by email. Please contact us if you do not receive any notification after Thu, Jul 10.
⁃ Those who are eligible for this program can also apply for “Let’s Create Opera!—Create Props for the Opera Stage ‘Crafts Making’ (Venue:  Machida Citizen’s Hall [Sun, Aug 3], Tokyo Bunka Kaikan [Mon, Aug 4]).” However, applicants can apply for only one of these: either this program or “Crafts Making” workshop.

• Inquiries
“Let’s Create Opera!” team
Production Section, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Email: opetsuku(at)t-bunka.jp *Please convert “(at)” to at sign.
Tel: +81-3-3828-2111 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)

Other Information

• Please Note
* This workshop is conducted only in Japanese.
* The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
* The schedule is subject to change.
* Participants may use their own clothes as a part of the costumes they wear on stage.
* Participants may be asked to attend additional rehearsals depending on their roles.
* We do not answer any inquiries on the result of the drawing lot.

• Organizers & Supporters
Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Planning & Production: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section

•Introduction video