SUIGIAN (Owner: Hidetomo Kimura), a restaurant and bar located beneath Fukutoku Shrine in Tokyo’s historic Nihonbashi district, announces the launch of a new experiential weekend lounge, “Tokyo Underground Arts Society, Produced by SUIGIAN,” starting in February 2026.
This new initiative fuses Japanese traditional culture with music, fashion, art, and cutting-edge technology to preserve it for future generations. Set against the backdrop of an authentic Noh stage, SUIGIAN’s new “Tokyo-born night culture” will introduce a world where tradition and technology complement each other.
■ A “Cultural Gateway” to Japan’s Nightlife
As inbound travelers surge, repeat visitors are seeking diverse and authentic experiences to understand Japan on a deeper level. However, a major challenge in the nighttime economy remains: the scarcity of venues offering authentic cultural experiences at night. Domestically, opportunities for younger generations to engage with traditional performing arts are also limited. Since 2018, SUIGIAN has been dedicated to showcasing traditional culture. By fusing this heritage with music, entertainment, fashion, art, and cuisine, it aims to tackle these challenges and create a welcoming “cultural gateway” within Japan’s nightlife scene.
■ SUIGIAN owner, Hidetomo Kimura, explains:
“Every country has nightlife content that reflects its local culture. Until now, Tokyo has nurtured a night scene that adopts overseas cultures to create trends. However, there have been few initiatives centered on Japanese aesthetics that are truly ‘Japan-originated’ and ‘Tokyo-born.’ Entry points to traditional culture can often feel intimidating or elitist, which is why we are daring to cross it with modern culture to create a new, accessible gateway. The key is not to alter the tradition itself, but to treat it with respect while shedding a new light on it. On weekend nights, our ‘underground secret society’ approach to Japanese arts will broadcast this new culture from Tokyo to the world.”
◆ Event Overview
Event Name: Tokyo Underground Arts Society, produced by SUIGIAN
Launch Date: Fridays, starting from February 20, 2026 (Planned)
Time: Doors open 19:00
Venue: SUIGIAN (B1F, 2-5-10 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Content: A special session where guests can experience both traditional performing arts and modern DJ/live performances in a single evening. The program varies by performance. Please check the calendar when making a reservation.
Price: ¥5,000 – approx. ¥30,000 (Tax and service charge included / Includes 2 drinks) Price varies depending on the performers. Drinks to be selected from a special event menu (different from regular operation). No full meals are included, but light appetizers (aperitif-style) are served during the early hours.
Others: While this plan does not include a meal, dining service is available for guests using VIP seats (1 Lounge Sofa Seat + 2 Box Sofa Seats). Tea ceremony experiences are available upon request at the permanent tea room. Private hire for corporate or group events is available upon request.
◆ Featured Performers (Partial List) Current plans; Additional artists will be added in the future.
DJ KRUSH: World-renowned Japanese DJ and music producer. Internationally acclaimed for his aesthetic of deep bass and silence.
Ken Ishii: A pioneer of the Japanese techno scene. Known in Europe as the “Techno God of the East.”
BLU-SWING: A band fusing jazz and club music. Characterized by a sophisticated crossover sound.
Manjiro Tatsumi: Shite-kata Hosho school Noh master and holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Collective Certification). Active domestically and internationally as a leading figure in modern Noh.
Tsunao Yamai: Shite-kata Komparu school Noh master. A spirited artist bridging tradition and contemporary expression.
Kiyomi Muraoka: Female Noh master. A notable artist carving out new expressions for women in Noh.
Momokawa Geinagon: SUIGIAN’s female artist unit. Conveying the elegance of Edo to the present day through Nagauta, traditional dance, and Koto music.
Tadahiro Konoe: Next head of the Konoe family, the foremost of the Gosekke (five regent houses). Co-Producer.
Scenes from the December 5 Special Preview and all participating artists.
