
Team Gai “God or Ashura – Masakado Message for the Future”

<Kanda Myojin Shrine Cultural Exchange Center and Zashou, a historic shrine founded 1,300 years ago and a power spot in Edo’s Demon Gate>
Kanda Myojin Cultural Exchange Center was built in December 2018. With the theme of “Tradition x Innovation,” it was built as a place that not only preserves the traditions that have been passed down through the ages, but also accepts diverse cultures and values, creates new culture, and contributes to the revitalization of Shinto shrines and Japanese culture.
A za show opened on the first basement floor of this cultural exchange center in March 2019. Taira Masakado is the deity of Kanda Myojin Shrine. His love for his people and family, his fight to eliminate conflict, and his hopes for the future of Masakado, who was labeled a rebel and turned into a demon in anger, resting in Otemachi and Bando City, Tokyo, are the story told by the za show team “Kai,” who uses sword fighting, action, dance and acting to perform the show.
Since the start of the viral pandemic in 2020, we have had to close and shorten our business hours repeatedly, but in an effort to dispel the chaos that has been felt in the world, Za Show has sought out new forms of entertainment and is now broadcasting new nighttime entertainment, including video content, from here at Kanda Myojin Shrine.
In 2020, we formed the team “Yui”, which is composed entirely of female performers, and have been performing the play “Ono no Komachi” since December 2023.

<Very popular among overseas customers. Highly rated in reviews!>
Due to its location, Kanda Myojin Shrine is easily accessible to overseas customers. In 2024, we have received many reservations and visits from customers from all over the world, who have been extremely pleased with the shows, meals, and photo opportunities, and have received high praise in reviews.


<The latest AI technology creates a collaboration between video and live shows>
“MASAKADO,” which has been running since July 2020, will reach its final performance in February 2025, and a new show will finally start on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The biggest highlight of this event will be the video produced by world-renowned video creator Akihiro Miyagi using the latest AI technology. The powerful video will be combined with live performances, sword fights, and action scenes to create a new form of entertainment.
This is the first time that you can enjoy a show while eating and drinking, so be sure to enjoy the Japanese staging packed with dance, sword fighting, action and acting along with the powerful visuals.
We hope that this performance will carry Taira no Masakado’s thoughts into the present and future, and help spread love and courage from Kanda Myojin Shrine to the whole world.
<Show details>
Date of performance
*Team “Kai” Every Wednesday and Friday
Starts March 7, 2025
“God or Ashura – Masakado’s Message for the Future”
* Team Yui Every Tuesday and Thursday
“Ono no Komachi” will start in mid-April in 2025
<Time Schedule>
Opening hours OPEN 19:00
SHOW 20:15~21:15
CLOSE 22:00
<Price system>
Show charge: Front seats guaranteed 5,500 yen, rear seats 4,500 yen
FOOD 800 yen and up
Drinks from 800 yen
Alcoholic drinks from 900 yen
Homepage : https://theshow.jp
Address: EDOCCO STUDIO, 1st basement floor, Kanda Myojin Cultural Exchange Center, 2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Telephone number 03-6811-6582
