April 23, 2026, 40th Anniversary of Opening. Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura "Samurai Project" Launched. "Ogasawara-ryu Kyubajutsu no Dan" Samurai Emaki to be Unveiled at New Facility "shogun theatre - Hall of Bushido".

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (Jidaimura Co., Ltd., Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture) has launched the "Samurai Project" to connect the Japanese Bushido spirit to the next generation and the world, in anticipation of its 40th anniversary on April 23, 2026.

As a symbolic initiative, the former "Cultural Video Hall" will be completely renovated and reborn as a new hall conveying the essence of martial arts, "shogun theatre - Hall of Bushido." In this facility, the "Samurai Emaki" series, which presents the techniques and culture cultivated by Japanese samurai families through powerful live performances, will be staged. As the first installment, "Ogasawara-ryu Kyubajutsu no Dan," supervised by the 850-year-old Ogasawara-ryu school of equestrian archery, will be unveiled.

Through performances that integrate "etiquette," "archery," and "equestrian archery," we will deliver an immersive experience that goes beyond mere performance, embodying the rationality of the battlefield and the samurai's mindset.

40th Anniversary Project Three Pillars

【First Pillar: Samurai Project】 Opening of new facility "shogun theatre - Hall of Bushido" and unveiling of "Ogasawara-ryu Kyubajutsu no Dan" Features: Authentic samurai etiquette and ceremonial experience supervised by Ogasawara-ryu Kyubajutsu. Direction: Reconstructing the samurai spirit and history in a modern way, creating an immersive space for learning with all five senses. Base: A hub for transmitting "authentic Bushido" to domestic and international visitors. Release Schedule: Media preview date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday) General release date: From April 26, 2026 (Sunday)

【Second Pillar: Ninja Project】 Limited performance of Ninja Karakuri Yashiki by reservation only Content: A special premium project for the 40th anniversary, maximizing the charm of ninja culture with a unique composition. Features: Experience the physicality and mentality of ninjas in a realistic way, with a sense of proximity and power not seen in regular performances. Details: Reservation methods and fees will be announced later on the official website.

【Third Pillar: Festival Project】 Special performance "Ne no Iro Spring Performance Festival 'Shukusai'" Content: A new Japanese music entertainment that fuses the splendor of Edo with modern sensibilities, led by shamisen player Yukino Yamamoto's female shamisen unit "Ne no Iro."

Starting with this performance, which marks the beginning of the 40th anniversary year, various performances that resonate with Edo culture and modern sensibilities will be held sequentially.

Direction: Naoki Tachikawa. Guests: Harumichi Saotome (painter), Kentaro Makino (Ukiyo-e evangelist), Sota Asano (Neo Japanesque). Special direction: Oiran Dochu, where oiran in gorgeous costumes elegantly parade.

Event Information: Date: April 26, 2026 (Sunday) Venue: Sogetsu Hall (Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Tickets: Now on sale at Ticket Pia.

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura Location: 470-2 Karakura, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture Opened: April 23, 1986 Operation: Jidaimura Co., Ltd. Philosophy: Based on the "Edo Wonderland Declaration" of 2003, we are engaged in activities to connect the wisdom and aesthetics of Edo to the future as a "culture park" that emphasizes education, culture, and art.