# Japanese literary and mythological reading performances

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-literary-and-mythological-reading-performances
> Updated: 2026-09-28T08:28:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent theatrical events in Tokyo have focused on the oral interpretation of Japanese classical texts. In September, veteran actors Kayoko Shiraishi and Morio Kazama premiered a reading drama based on the Kojiki, an ancient chronicle of mythology, at Theater 1010. The production utilizes minimalist stage design to interpret creation myths and is scheduled to tour several cities across Japan.

Following this, actor Nana Nagao is set to perform live readings of classic literary works, such as those by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Motojirō Kajii, at the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature in November. These performances aim to highlight vocal nuances and atmospheric qualities within well-known Japanese texts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Nana Nagao to perform classic Japanese literary readings in Tokyo

Actor Nana Nagao will perform live readings of classic Japanese works by Motojirō Kajii, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Kyōka Izumi at the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature on November 14.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nana-nagao-to-perform-classic-japanese-literary-readings-in-tokyo

### 2026-09-12: Kayoko Shiraishi and Morio Kazama premiere Kojiki reading drama

Veteran actors Kayoko Shiraishi and Morio Kazama have premiered a humorous reading drama based on the Kojiki, touring five cities across Japan to bring ancient mythology to life.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayoko-shiraishi-and-morio-kazama-premiere-kojiki-reading-drama

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