2026

Sennyū-ji

開催日時

2026年10月24日(土)

開場 午後5:30 / 開演 午後6:30

放送

2026年11月22日(日)深夜0:30〜1:30予定(MBS・TBS系列全国ネット)

Performance

October 24, 2026, 6:30 PM

Doors Open

5:30 PM

Broadcast

Monday, November 23, 2026, 12:30–1:30 a.m.(JNN stations nationwide)

Concept

間あわい

「あいだ」のようにふたつを隔てる境界ではなく、

ふたつの世界が出会い、重なり、響きあうことで、
境界がゆるやかに溶け合うところ。

それが「あわい」です。

Awai

Awai is a concept rooted in the ancient Japanese word.

It is not a boundary that divides,
but a realm where two worlds meet, resonate, and intertwine.

In that meeting place, distinctions soften and boundaries gently fade.

This is Awai.

THEME MUSIC 白月びゃくげつ / Byakugetsu by Marihiko Hara

Before dawn, I came to Sennyu-ji to record the sound of its spring. The temple grounds were filled with the rich chorus of insects. Before long, the temple bell rang and, as the day’s human activities began, the insects grew quiet, giving way to the songs of birds.

During the morning prayers, I noticed a high-pitched sound inside the hall, almost like wind slipping through a narrow gap. At first, I thought it might be a distant sound reaching us from somewhere far away. Yet it could only be heard while the Buddhist chanting continued. I believe it was an overtone.

This is the space in which we live our lives. Above us, the moon and stars move across the sky. A little farther away, birds and insects stir with life. Beneath our feet, plants quietly move. I found myself newly aware of all that is unfolding around us.

Byakugetsu refers to the fifteen days from the new moon to the full moon. I chose it as the title of the main theme, taking the moon’s gradual transformationchanging its shape little by little each dayas a symbol of the passage of time.

I hope this evening will invite us to turn our attention toward things we do not usually notice, yet which undeniably exist. And I hope that this awareness may become a prayera prayer for an end to conflict throughout the world.

by Marihiko Hara, Music Director

STORY CHAPTER 1.

Drawn to the Spring

Lost in the mountains, a girl hears a mysterious sound. She follows it to a spring and peers into the water. There, she sees the image of a boy she has never met. At his invitation, she leaps into the spring.

OTOBUTAI 2026 メインテーマ「白月びゃくげつ」

  • Byakugetsu – The Main Theme of OTOBUTAI 2026
  • Music: Marihiko Hara

Marihiko Hara Tokiko Ihara

「オンディーヌ」「夢」を主題とした即興演奏

  • Improvisation on themes from "Ondine" and "Rêverie"
  • Music: Maurice Ravel / Claude Debussy

Thomas Enhco

CHAPTER 2.

A World without Boundaries

The girl meets the boy within the spring, and together they travel through a world without boundaries. Prayers offered long ago for loved ones, hopes for the future of someone yet to be met, and wishes for the happiness of someone by our side have all become sounds. Across time and place, these sounds meet and mingle, and boundaries begin to dissolve.

「ラプソディ・イン・ブルー」を主題とした即興演奏

  • Improvisation on themes from "Rhapsody in Blue"
  • Music: George Gershwin

Thomas Enhco

キャラバン

  • Caravan
  • Music: Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol

Takuya Kuroda Thomas Enhco

Sometime, Somewhere, Somehow

  • Music: Takuya Kuroda

Takuya Kuroda Takahiro Izumikawa

バレエ『海賊』より「洞窟のパ・ド・ドゥ」

  • Cave Pas de Deux from "Le Corsaire"
  • Music: Adolphe Adam, Riccardo Drigo
  • Arranged by Akira Shoji
  • Choreographed by Anna-Marie Holmes

Fumi Kaneko Vadim Muntagirov

CHAPTER 3.

Dream and Life

Through her journey with the boy, the girl discovers the beauty of Awai—the space where different things meet and overlap—and the fragility of a moment that cannot last forever. When the time comes to part, she finds herself lying beside the spring. Was her journey through the spring a dream, or had it truly happened?

You Go Your Way

  • Lyrics: Mai Osanai
  • Music: Yoshihiro Toyoshima
  • Arranged by Marihiko Hara

CHEMISTRY Marihiko Hara

PIECES OF A DREAM

  • Lyrics: Tetsuro Aso
  • Music: Kazunori Fujimoto
  • Arranged by Marihiko Hara, Anzu Suhara

CHEMISTRY Marihiko Hara Takuya Kuroda

太陽と子どもたち

  • Children Under the Sun
  • Music: Marihiko Hara

Marihiko Hara

CHAPTER 4.

Ripples

Years later, the girl looks back on that night. All things exist in Awai: they come into being, meet, overlap, part, and eventually fade. Even the life we live now may seem like a fleeting dream once it has passed.

Yet each time we wish for someone’s happiness, a prayer is born. Those prayers become voices, then sound, and eventually music. Across time, they meet other prayers and continue to resonate.

Dream and life.
From the in-between, a spring issues forth.

Boundaries begin to dissolve.

Our prayers meet in this in-between and spread outward,

like ripples across the spring.

OTOBUTAI 2026 メインテーマ「白月びゃくげつ」

  • Byakugetsu – The Main Theme of OTOBUTAI 2026
  • Music: Marihiko Hara

Marihiko Hara

泉涌寺 声明・読経

  • Buddhist Chanting

Monks

Boléro Remixed 2026

  • Music: Maurice Ravel
  • Arranged by Marihiko Hara

Thomas Enhco Takuya Kuroda Fumi Kaneko Vadim Muntagirov Marihiko Hara

ABOUT“Sennyū-ji”

Sennyū-ji, is the head temple of the Sennyū-ji School of Shingon Buddhism, and was revitalized in the Kamakura period by the monk Shunjō, known as Gachirin Daishi. Revered for centuries by the Imperial Family as its memorial temple, it is affectionately known as Mi-tera, “The Imperial Temple.” Shunjō brought back Buddhist teachings and practices from Song-dynasty China, establishing a monastery that united prayer, scholarship, and disciplined practice. Surrounded by the quiet foothills of Mt. Tsukinowa in eastern Kyoto, Sennyū-ji continues to preserve a living tradition of Buddhist faith, imperial culture, and learning while serving as a place where visitors may encounter the spirit of compassion, gratitude, and reverence for life.
The founder Shunjō
One of Sennyū-ji Temple’s defining traditions is it's study and integration of multiple Buddhist traditions. The founder Shunjō, spent many years in Song China, where he learned from various Buddhist schools and embraced their strengths without limiting himself to a single doctrinal perspective. This broad and inclusive spirit became a hallmark of Sennyū-ji. Rather than emphasizing sectarian boundaries, the temple seeks a deeper understanding of the Buddha’s teachings through dialogue, learning, and practice. The tradition continues to inspire openness, mutual respect, and the recognition that diverse paths can lead toward the same awakening and compassionate service to all beings.
Sanze-butsu
The principal images of Sennyū-ji’s Buddha Hall is the unique Sanze-butsu, or Three Buddhas. The triad consists of Amitābhaḥ Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha, representing the three times of past, present, and future. This arrangement, inspired by Buddhist traditions transmitted from Song China, is rare in Japan. Enshrined together, the Three Buddhas express the timeless continuity of the Buddha’s compassion across all ages. They remind us that the wisdom and mercy of the Dharma embrace every generation and time, a bridge bringing together those who came before us, those who live today, and those yet to come. The Sanze-butsu stands as a powerful symbol of spiritual continuity, hope, and universal awakening.

Artists

  • Fumi Kaneko

    Ballet Dancer

    Fumi Kaneko is a Principal of The Royal Ballet. She joined the Company during the 2010/11 Season and was promoted to First Artist in 2012, Soloist in 2013, First Soloist in 2018, and Principal, 2021. Kaneko trained at the Jinushi Kaoru Ballet School, Osaka. She won gold medal at the Varna International Ballet Competition, 2008, and silver medals at the Moscow International Ballet Competition, 2009, and the USA International Ballet Competition, 2010. That year she joined the Jinushi Kaoru Ballet Company, where her roles included Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker) and Kitri (Don Quixote). Kaneko’s repertory with The Royal Ballet includes Manon, Cinderella, Odette/Odile (Swan Lake), Juliet, Kitri, Tatiana, Sugar Plum Fairy, Princess Aurora, Lilac Fairy (The Sleeping Beauty), Myrtha (Giselle), and Hermione (The Winter's Tale). She created roles including Jessica Lang's Twinkle, Untitled, 2023, The Dante Project and Prima. Awards include Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 2023 Best Female Dancer.

  • Vadim Muntagirov

    Ballet Dancer

    Vadim Muntagirov is a Principal of The Royal Ballet. He trained at The Royal Ballet Upper School and joined the Company from English National Ballet as a Principal in March 2014. His roles with the Company include Basilio (Don Quixote), Albrecht (Giselle), Prince Siegfried (Swan Lake), and Romeo (Romeo and Juliet). Muntagirov was born in Chelyabinsk, the son of two dancers. He trained at Perm Ballet School before moving to The Royal Ballet Upper School. He graduated into English National Ballet in 2009, promoted to lead principal in 2012. His roles there included Conrad (Le Corsaire) and Albrecht (Giselle). Muntagirov’s awards include Best Male Dancer at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards (2015, 2018) and the Benois de la danse (2013, 2018). As a guest artist, he has danced with Paris Opera Ballet, Mariinsky, American Ballet Theatre, and National Ballet of Japan. His autobiography From Small Steps to Big Leaps was published in June 2023.

  • Takuya Kuroda

    Jazz Trumpet

    Born in Hyogo, Japan, in 1980. He started playing the trumpet at 12 and performing in jazz clubs from 16. In 2003, he moved to the US and entered The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Based in New York, he has been active in various genres. In 2011, he joined Jose James's band for a world tour and arranged horns for his 2013 album. In 2014, he became the first Japanese artist signed to US Blue Note, releasing his major debut Rising Son, and Zigzagger in 2016, the same year he composed the theme for Japan's "Hodo Station." In 2020, he released his 6th album Fly Moon Die Soon, highly acclaimed by Pitchfork. After releasing Midnight Crisp in 2022, he performed at major festivals including Montreal, Newport, and Montreux. In 2025, he released his 8th album EVERYDAY, sparking sold-out shows worldwide. He also toured with DJ Premier & The Badder Band and collaborates with artists like Akoya Afrobeat and Antibalas.

  • Thomas Enhco

    Piano

    Thomas Enhco (b. 1988, Paris) is a French pianist and composer whose unique career bridges the worlds of classical music and jazz. A graduate of the Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood and the Paris Conservatoire (CNSM), he gained international recognition with his debut album Esquisse (2006), followed by acclaimed recordings including Mozart Paradox (2025). He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Django d'Or and Victoires du Jazz. Equally at home in concert halls and jazz festivals, he has appeared worldwide at venues including the Salzburg Mozarteum and the Montreux Jazz Festival. As concerto soloist, he has performed with orchestras such as the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich and Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. A prolific composer, Enhco has written concertos, chamber music, and film scores. In recent seasons, he has enjoyed notable success with his acclaimed re-creation of Keith Jarrett's legendary Köln Concert across Europe. His artistic versatility has led to collaborations with distinguished artists including Renaud and Gautier Capuçon, Natalie Dessay, and Ibrahim Maalouf.

  • CHEMISTRY

    Singer

    CHEMISTRY is a Japanese vocal duo formed by Yoshikuni Dochin and Kaname Kawabata. Selected from approximately 20,000 applicants in the male vocalist audition for the television programme ASAYAN, they made their official debut as CHEMISTRY on March 7, 2001, with the hit single PIECES OF A DREAM. The duo announced a hiatus in April 2012 before successfully resuming group activities in March 2017 following a nearly five-year break. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2026, CHEMISTRY is embarking on their second nationwide theatre tour of the year. Their milestone 25th anniversary celebrations will culminate in the grand finale concert titled ONE at Tokyo Garden Theatre on March 7, 2027.

  • NON

    Actor / 語り部

    NON is an actor and artist active across a wide range of fields, including music, filmmaking, and art. In 2016, she won the Special Jury Prize at the 38th Yokohama Film Festival for the animated feature In This Corner of the World. In 2022, she received Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prizes for The Fish Tale. Her recent works include drama series Happy Kanako's Killer Life and MISS KING. In July 2026, she appears in the drama Tokyo middle 30, followed by the co-starring film Lives at Right Angles with Shota Yasuda in August, and Happy Kanako's Killer Life 2 streaming in September. In music, she kicks off her nationwide tour NON Jiyu (10) Tour 2026 on October 18. Recognized for her boundary-pushing creative endeavors across acting, music, film, and art, she was awarded the 16th Itami Juzo Award in 2024.

  • Marihiko Hara

    Music Director

    Marihiko Hara is a Kyoto-based composer and sound artist whose work explores the boundaries between sound, silence, memory, and space. Working across film, contemporary dance, theatre, and installation, he seamlessly combines field recordings, acoustic instruments, and electronics to create immersive sonic environments.
    His evocative score and songwriting for director Lee Sang-il's kabuki epic Kokuho (National Treasure)—which was selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival—earned him both the Best Music Award and the Best Theme Song Award at the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize in 2026.