UDAKA Michishige is both a professional Noh actor and a Noh mask carver. He was designated a representative of a National Intangible Cultural Asset by the Japanese government in 1991. He not only teaches and performs extensively in Japan, but has performed Noh and exhibited Noh masks internationally... Noh Performance Lessons with INI
Study in Japan with UDAKA Michishige and the International Noh Institute
The International Noh Institute offers training in chant, dance and mask carving with founder Udaka Michishige, Master-Actor of the Kongo School of Noh. INI has introduced actors, dancers, designers, mask makers, musicians, and scholars from 13 countries to Noh, Japan's traditional theatre of masks, mime, and music. INI shares the traditions of Noh by offering high calibar training tailored to individual needs, opportunities to take part in unique performance projects, and information on all aspects of Noh.
For more information about Noh mask carving, please see Mask Carving Lessons.
Contact us directly about visiting lessons or starting training in Noh performance or mask carving.
Lesson Locations
KYOTO
Keiun-kai INI Main Offices, Training Center
111 Satta-cho, Kami-takano, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0047
Tel: (075)701-1055
Fax: (075)701-1058
MATSUYAMA
Matsuyama Keiun-kai Shikibutai
Yamagoe 4-chome 11-38, Matsuyama, Ehime
Tel/Fax: (089) 924-8554
OKAZAKI
Okazaki Keiun-kai Keikoba
Myodaiji-cho, Okazaki, Aichi (Funakawa-kata)
Tel: (0564) 55-0587
NAGOYA
Nagoya Keiun-kai Keikoba
Nishiki 2-chome 13-22, Naka-ku,Nagoya, Aichi
(Nagoya-shi Tanka Kaikan)
Tel: (052) 231-2233
YOKOHAMA
Yokohama Keiun-kai Keikoba
Kuraki Kai Hinode-cho Keikobutai
(Kumagaishi-kata)
Tel: (045) 262-5661