The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Location: Toshima-ku, Tokyo) will hold the "Tokyo Borderless Theatre Project 2026" in August and September 2026, aiming to create a safe space for exchange and creation through theatre for people with diverse cultural backgrounds and roots overseas.

This time, the project will focus on how participants have changed to fit in with their surroundings, how they can be themselves, and events that make them realize their gradual changes in their lives in Japan. Participants with roots overseas will share their experiences living in Japan during the workshops.

The program will conclude with a small theatrical performance based on the theme of "Changing Selves."

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"Tokyo Borderless Theatre Project" (TBTP)

Since 2023, the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre has been developing theatre programs and nurturing human resources for a multicultural society as part of the Arts Council Tokyo Creative Wellbeing Tokyo Partner Program "Model Development for Programs and Human Resource Development for a Multicultural Society" (Organized by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo), in collaboration with diverse individuals including foreign residents and people with roots overseas.

In 2024, the "Tokyo Borderless Theatre Project" (TBTP) was launched as a creative training program to develop theatre from intercultural dialogue, and in 2025, we produced a theatre piece as a work-in-progress through theatrical creation with foreign residents.

Implementation Overview

Dates: August 10 (Mon) - September 27 (Sun), 2026 (6 sessions + presentation)

1 August 10 (Mon) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Orientation

2 August 30 (Sun) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Workshop 1

3 September 6 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Workshop 2

4 September 19 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Workshop 3

5 September 24 (Thu) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Workshop 4

6 September 26 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Rehearsal

7 September 27 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Presentation

*Rehearsal and presentation times may change.

Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Symphony Space, etc.

Details (Web): https://www.geigeki.jp/performance/event404/

Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)

Instructors

TEI Ushin (Planning & Directing)

Born in Taipei, Taiwan. Graduated from the Department of Film at Taipei National University of the Arts. Came to Japan in 2016. Creates collaborative theatre and film works on themes of migration and intercultural experiences. Directed the film "New Tokyo Tour" in 2022. Planned and directed the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Tokyo Borderless Theatre Project (TBTP) Work-in-Progress "Door to Door" in 2025.

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KASHIWAGI Toshihiko (Directing & Facilitation)

Director and actor. Representative of the theatre company "Dai Zero Gakusho." Active in diverse fields, including planning and management of regional and international projects, and workshops at educational and welfare facilities. In recent years, has focused on workshops and creative activities with people from various backgrounds. Currently serves as Director and Deputy Secretary-General of the Japan Directors Association and Representative Director of NPO SEED OF ARTS.

Application Guidelines

Eligibility:

- Individuals aged 18 and over who can attend all activity dates.

- Individuals who meet either of the following criteria (nationality not a factor):

1 People with roots overseas (people who have immigrated from overseas / people whose parents or grandparents are from outside Japan)

2 People who have grown up in various countries, cultures, or environments.

*Activities will be conducted in "Easy Japanese." *No prior theatre experience is necessary.

Participation Fee: 0 yen (tax included)

Capacity: 8 people

How to Apply: Please read the guidelines on the official website and apply.

Application Form: https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S89012529/

Application Deadline: July 20 (Mon, Holiday), 2026

*If the number of applicants is high, online interviews will be held (July 28 - August 3).

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