Kyō no Kai

“Kyō no Kai” is an organization founded and headed by Kabuki actor Nakamura Gankyō (aka Bandō Hirohichirō). The mission of Kyō no Kai is to teach and promote various aspects of traditional Japanese culture with the emphasis on the performance art of Kabuki.

Nagauta "Hanafusa Shūjaku jishi" 長唄「執着獅子」 Nakamura Gankyō (AKA Bandō Hirohichirō)Photographer: Paul Yamaguchi

Nagauta "Hanafusa Shūjaku jishi" 長唄「執着獅子」 Nakamura Gankyō (AKA Bandō Hirohichirō)

Photographer: Paul Yamaguchi

Main Studio: Upland, CA

Little Tokyo (Los Angeles): Terasaki Budokan

Every monday 8pm - 9pm

West Covina: ESGVJCC

EVERY SATURDAY FROM 1:30 PM

Emeryville (oakland): J-sei (Coming soon)

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY

Now Offering Virtual Okeiko via Zoom.

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