[GRAPHY GARAGE -Yanesen Global Market-] Fun for All Ages — Check Out Our Featured Events!
This year, HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU will celebrate its 12th anniversary with a special event: “GRAPHY GARAGE -Yanesen Global Market-.”
For full details, please visit the article titled “Lifestyle Hotel “HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU” to Host Its 12th Anniversary Event: “GRAPHY GARAGE – Yanesen Global Market” or check out the event’s special webpage.
This event is packed with exciting content that everyone—from kids to adults—can enjoy. From morning to evening, the event offers a borderless, inclusive experience for all. Let’s celebrate together, beyond nationality, age, and gender!
Introducing the Must-See Content of “GRAPHY GARAGE -Yanesen Global Market-“
① Experience Rakugo, Traditional Japanese Comedy by Europe’s First Rakugoka!
Rakugo Performance by Sanyutei Koseinen
At April 19 (Sat)
Part 1 (in English) : 13:00~ @Tatami Space
Part 2 (in Japanese): 15:00~ @Tatami Space
Sanyutei Koseinen, Europe’s first-ever Rakugo performer and a member of the fifth generation Enraku Ichimonkai, will perform traditional Japanese comedy known as Rakugo.
The event will feature two sessions: one in English and one in Japanese, making it accessible and enjoyable for both international guests and Japanese audiences, kids and adults alike.
Sanyutei Koseinen is the first-ever Rakugo performer from Sweden—and from Europe—over 400 years since the Edo period. As the only non-Japanese Rakugo artist practicing Edo-style Rakugo, he performs not only in Japan at yose (traditional theaters) and local events but also internationally in countries such as the UK, France, Germany, and Sweden.
② Enjoying Music from various cultures : Indian and Irish Music Concerts!
Sitar & Tabla
April 19 (Sat) 11:30~ @Tatami Space
April 20 (Sun) 12:00~ @Tatami Space
Enjoy the mesmerizing melodies and rhythms created by two traditional Indian instruments.
＜About the Artists＞
Masatoshi Tsujii
Began studying sitar in 2013 under Indian classical musician Jin Nakamura. In 2015, he traveled to India to continue his studies under sitar maestro Shri Subrata De in New Delhi, training intensively while living in his teacher’s home.
The sitar is a string instrument representing North Indian classical music, featuring around 20 strings. Its unique layered sound is created by a combination of main and sympathetic strings, a gourd resonator, and a teakwood neck. It’s played using a metal pick worn on the index finger.
Atsushi Irmakawa
Began studying tabla in 2005 under tabla artist Shigeru Moriyama. While at university, he also created electroacoustic music fusing programming and tabla. He is currently active as a tabla performer.
The tabla is a pair of drums from India—one small and wooden, the other large and made of metal—with goat skin drumheads. Tension is adjusted with leather straps, and pitch can be changed using blocks called “gatta.”
Uilleann Pipes & Irish Harp
April 19 (Sat) 17:00~ @Tatami Space
April 20 (Sun) 14:00~ @Tatami Space
Let the sounds of the Uilleann Pipes and Irish Harp transport you to the world of Irish music—energetic dance tunes and soothing folk melodies that will make you want to get up and dance!
＜About the Artists＞
Eriko Mizukawa
While studying at university, they discovered Irish music and began playing the uilleann pipes. After gaining performance experience in Japan, they enrolled at the University of Limerick in Ireland in September 2019 to study traditional music from various perspectives, including its history, current trends, and performance. They are currently active in live performances and sessions, mainly in the Tokyo area.
The Uilleann Pipes are Ireland’s traditional bagpipes. They produce a warm, nostalgic sound full of emotion. They are unique in being operated by bellows strapped to the elbow instead of being blown by mouth.
Chiaki Umeda
Trained in classical music, she studied traditional music of Ireland and Sweden in each respective country. She collaborates with musicians around the world and explores the expressive range of the Irish Harp. She also participates in music recording for dramas, anime, and video games.
The Irish Harp is a national symbol of Ireland. Historically played by singing bards with small harps strung with metal, modern versions use nylon or gut strings and are equipped with levers for semitone adjustments.
③ Our Popular Summer Rooftop Movie Night Returns!
Date: April 19 (Sat) 19:00~
Location: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU Rooftop
Rainy Weather: 1st floor Tatami Space
We’re excited to kick off our seasonal Rooftop Movie Night for the first time this year!
With warmer nights and a gentle spring breeze, enjoy the relaxing rooftop vibe with free drinks and a film screening.
This time, we’ll be screening Charlie and the Chocolate Factory—a thrilling chocolate fantasy that’s fun for both kids and adults. Don’t miss out on this magical movie experience!
＜Synopsis＞
What surprises await inside Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory? Explore mint-sugar grass fields, sail down chocolate rivers, try everlasting candy, watch clever squirrels crack nuts, and ride a glass elevator to the TV room.
This sweet and mysterious journey, based on Roald Dahl’s classic, comes alive under the direction of Tim Burton with Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore. This dazzling film is your golden ticket into a world of imagination and wonder.
④ DJ Comedy Show with Retro Vibes from a Showa-Born, Heisei-Savvy Performer
April 20 (Sun) 15:30~
KARAOKE DISCO FLASH!!
Enjoy this unique performance featuring DJ codacoda and Kamiishi Photography. Expect retro musical vibes, outrageous humor, and unforgettable visuals from a Showa-era DJ who’s mastered the art of embracing the moment.
⑤ Playtime on the Rooftop with Views of the Tokyo Skytree!
On the rooftop with a perfect view of the Skytree, kids can enjoy fun Finnish outdoor games like Mölkky and giant darts.
Bring your kids along and have a blast together!
⑥ Find the Hidden Message — A Puzzle Game for All Ages!
Find the Answer
Explore the guest rooms and follow the clues to uncover a secret message!
Those who solve the mystery will receive a special prize!
Event Overview
Date｜April 19 (Sat) & 20 (Sun), 2025｜11:00 ~ 20:00
Location｜HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU, 4-5-10 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Admission｜¥500 (includes 1 drink)
Event Website｜Click here
Event Overview
Date｜April 19 (Sat) & 20 (Sun), 2025｜11:00 ~ 20:00
Location｜HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU, 4-5-10 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Admission｜¥500 (includes 1 drink)
Event Website｜Click here
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Name: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU
Address: 4-5-10 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
Access: 3-minute walk from Nezu Station on the Chiyoda Line
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