September 6, 1626 (Kan'ei 3), at the dawn of the Edo period.
It was a moment when people truly experienced peace, and culture flourished.
Having emerged from the turmoil of the Warring States period,
feudal lords from across Japan gathered in Kyoto for a magnificent event in which the Tokugawa Shogunate,
demonstrating its prestige, hosted the Emperor over the course of five days.
Now, four hundred years later, the Kan'ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit by the Emperor) returns in the Reiwa era.
Explore a wide range of programs, including lectures and museum exhibitions,
that offer deeper insight into Kan'ei culture.
Through interviews and conversations, we explore the thoughts and aspirations of the people who are bringing the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival to life and supporting it behind the scenes.(This content is available in Japanese only.)
2026年8月19日
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≪Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Commemorative Noh Performance≫A Stage Four Centuries in the Making, Carried into the Future: Introducing Two Special Seating Options to Support the Commemorative Noh Performance
2026年8月19日
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The press conference announcing the route for the Kan’ei Gyoko Procession Reenactment was featured by various media outlets.
2026年8月18日
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The Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival was featured on the Radio Kansai website.
2026年8月17日
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Bringing the World of Noh That Graced Nijo Castle Four Centuries Ago into the Present Day: “Kan’ei Culture and Noh” Held at the 14th KITA Roppeita Memorial Noh Theatre
2026年8月15日
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≪TV Appearance≫Executive Producer Kanako Hamasaki will appear on BS11’s “Kyoto Roman: Stories Through the Ages,” airing from 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17.
2026年8月14日
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Walking in the “Spirit” of Four Centuries Ago: Ogasawara-ryu Etiquette Training Held for Participants in the Kan’ei Gyoko Procession Reenactment
2026年8月12日
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Official Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival Guidebook to Be Published
2026年8月11日
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[Thank You for Joining Us] Kan’ei Culture Lecture, 13th Session: “The Imperial Family and the Tea Ceremony — Focusing on Emperor Go-Mizunoo”
2026年8月10日
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The Ogaki Bookstore official website has published a report on the lecture event held on July 25.
2026年8月6日
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≪TV Appearance≫Our General Producer, Kanako Hamasaki, will appear on KBS Kyoto’s Kyoto Roman: Timeless Stories.
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2026年8月19日
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≪Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Commemorative Noh Performance≫A Stage Four Centuries in the Making, Carried into the Future: Introducing Two Special Seating Options to Support the Commemorative Noh Performance
2026年8月12日
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Official Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival Guidebook to Be Published
2026年7月27日
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Materials related to the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival are currently on display at the Kyoto Prefectural Library (through September 23).
2026年7月2日
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Explore the Kan’ei Culture Heritage Sites Stamp Rally
2026年7月1日
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[Gyoko Procession Reenactment Event]Applications are now open for the second round of official registration to participate in the procession.
2026年6月27日
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Announcement: Kan’ei Culture Lecture, Session 11″Nijo-jo Castle and the Kan’ei Gyoko”
2026年5月27日
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[Kan’ei News] On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the theme of the 63rd Geinōshi Kenkyūkai Conference will be “The Cultural History of Performing Arts and Imperial Visits.” The program will also feature lectures related to the Kan’ei Gyoko.
2026年5月8日
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[Kan’ei News] The serial feature “Flowers of the Kan’ei Gyoko” by Mr. Taketoshi Hosokawa of the Ikenobo Central Research Institute is currently being published in the monthly magazine Kado.
2026年4月18日
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Keihan Railway Introduces a Special Wrapped Train Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Kan’ei Gyoko
2026年3月11日
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Illustrated Map of Sites Associated with Kan’ei Culture (Vol. 1 & Vol. 2)
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2026年8月19日
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The press conference announcing the route for the Kan’ei Gyoko Procession Reenactment was featured by various media outlets.
2026年8月18日
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The Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival was featured on the Radio Kansai website.
2026年8月15日
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≪TV Appearance≫Executive Producer Kanako Hamasaki will appear on BS11’s “Kyoto Roman: Stories Through the Ages,” airing from 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17.
2026年8月10日
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The Ogaki Bookstore official website has published a report on the lecture event held on July 25.
2026年8月6日
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≪TV Appearance≫Our General Producer, Kanako Hamasaki, will appear on KBS Kyoto’s Kyoto Roman: Timeless Stories.
2026年7月30日
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The Yomiuri Shimbun (July 30 edition) featured the production announcement for the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Commemorative Noh Performance.
2026年7月30日
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The Kyoto Shimbun (July 30 edition) featured the public exhibition of the Nijo Castle Wall Paintings, highlighting the display and its significance.
2026年7月26日
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The Art Museum Navigation website featured the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival at the press conference held in Tokyo on July 22.
2026年7月22日
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Jiji Press, Yahoo! JAPAN News, and The Nikkei (web edition) have published reports on today’s press conference in Tokyo, held on July 22.
2026年7月13日
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Kitanihon Shimbun featured an article on the regional partnership program “Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary – The Historical Thread Connecting Kyoto Culture and Takaoka –,” held on July 11.
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2026年8月17日
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Bringing the World of Noh That Graced Nijo Castle Four Centuries Ago into the Present Day: “Kan’ei Culture and Noh” Held at the 14th KITA Roppeita Memorial Noh Theatre
2026年8月14日
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Walking in the “Spirit” of Four Centuries Ago: Ogasawara-ryu Etiquette Training Held for Participants in the Kan’ei Gyoko Procession Reenactment
2026年8月11日
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[Thank You for Joining Us] Kan’ei Culture Lecture, 13th Session: “The Imperial Family and the Tea Ceremony — Focusing on Emperor Go-Mizunoo”
2026年7月7日
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Thank You for Joining the 12th Kan’ei Culture Lecture: “The Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit) as Seen by the Dutch”
2026年7月7日
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The 52nd Gagaku Seminar, “The Kan’ei Gyoko and Gagaku,” Was Held on July 3
2026年6月30日
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The 11th Kan’ei Culture Lecture, “Nijo-jo and Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626),” was held.
2026年6月22日
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The video of the symposium “Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) Viewed Through Folding Screens” is now available.
2026年6月22日
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The video “Walking Tour of the Procession Route” from the Kan’ei Gyoko Reenactment Procession Information Session is now available.
2026年5月26日
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[Thank You for Attending] The 10th Kan’ei Culture Lecture, “The Kan’ei Gyoko Through the Lens of the Performing Arts: The Emperor and Noh, the Warrior Class and Gagaku,” Has Concluded.
2026年5月4日
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Event Report: Opening Commemorative Lecture for the 400th Anniversary of the Kan’ei Gyoko — “Forms of Beauty and Space: The Era of Kan’ei” Held Successfully
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The Kan'ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) was one of the most significant ceremonial events of its time. As a result, it was extensively documented in folding screens, illustrated handscrolls, and a wide variety of historical records that have been preserved to the present day.
It was also during this period that a rich culture of art and learning flourished and spread throughout Japan. These cultural achievements stand as enduring symbols of peace and remain a living legacy that continues to shape Japanese culture today.
Here, you can explore a wealth of information that offers fresh opportunities to learn about and deepen your understanding of this remarkable period in history.
As part of the Kan'ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival,
we are committed not only to faithfully recreating the Gyoko Procession (Imperial Procession)
based on historical records,
but also to preserving and passing on Japan's cultural heritage and
traditional craftsmanship through initiatives such as the creation of historically accurate ceremonial costumes.
We warmly welcome the support of both individuals and organizations as
we work to preserve and pass on the cultural legacy of Japan for future generations.
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