# Noh theater and mask exhibitions in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/noh-theater-and-mask-exhibitions-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-09T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 29th Nobeoka Tenkaichi Takigino was held at the Nobeoka Castle ruins Ninomaru Plaza, featuring performances by actors such as Kuemon Katayama and Mansai Nomura before approximately 1,000 spectators. 

In conjunction with the event, the Nobeoka Castle Naito Memorial Museum hosted a special exhibition of rare Noh and Kyogen masks. The display included eight selected masks from the Naito family collection, such as the ‘Ko-omote’ mask used in the inaugural Takigino performance, as well as works by master mask makers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Nobeoka Tenkaichi Takigino features Noh performances and rare mask exhibition

The 29th Nobeoka Tenkaichi Takigino featured performances by Mansai Nomura at Nobeoka Castle ruins, accompanied by a special exhibition of rare Naito family Noh masks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nobeoka-tenkaichi-takigino-features-noh-performances-and-rare-mask-exhibition

### 2026-09-16: Teruaki Sotozawa to hold Noh mask exhibition in Otaru

Teruaki Sotozawa will host a large-scale Noh mask exhibition at Otaru City Public Hall in September 2026, featuring 130 masks from his 42-year career.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teruaki-sotozawa-to-hold-noh-mask-exhibition-in-otaru

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