Tanabe Kaeru × Chibiruma's Kaidan Stories | Tokyo June 2026
About this event
What this is
Tanabe Kaeru × Chibiruma's 'Even More Strange! Kaidan Stories' is a live storytelling performance featuring traditional Japanese ghost stories (kaidan). The event brings together performers Tanabe Kaeru and Chibiruma to narrate eerie tales in the classic Japanese oral tradition. Kaidan storytelling has roots in the Edo period and remains a popular summer entertainment in Japan, though this June performance offers an early-season experience. The collaborative format suggests a dynamic exchange of supernatural narratives designed to send chills down the audience's spine.
Who should go
This event appeals to Japanese language speakers interested in traditional storytelling arts and those fascinated by Japanese folklore and supernatural culture. The atmosphere is likely intimate and theatrical, with performers using vocal techniques and dramatic timing to build suspense. Fans of horror, Japanese cultural traditions, and live performance art will find this compelling. Note that the performance will likely be conducted entirely in Japanese, so language proficiency is essential for full enjoyment.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.
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