It’s not our time anymore 2026, Tokyo, Japan

• October 8, 2026
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• October 27, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

It’s Not Our Time Anymore 2026 is a contemporary Japanese dialogue drama written and directed by Daisuke Miura and performed by Go Morita, Anne Suzuki and Kazunobu Mineta. The production examines the lives, relationships and frustrations of adults living in Japan’s Reiwa era, using direct conversation and character interaction rather than relying on large-scale spectacle.

The production is notable for bringing Morita, Suzuki and Mineta together on stage for the first time. Their different backgrounds create an unusual combination of theatrical, film, television and music experience, while Miura’s writing and direction place the emphasis firmly on dialogue, character psychology and contemporary social observation.

Rather than simply looking back nostalgically at earlier generations, the play asks what remains true about adulthood when the social environment changes around people. The title suggests a sense that an era has passed, but the production is positioned less as a lament and more as an examination of what people actually experience after the familiar assumptions of the past have disappeared.

The 2026 production tours three Japanese cities: Tokyo, Toyohashi in Aichi Prefecture and Kyoto. The Tokyo performances are held at Kinokuniya Hall from October 8 through October 11, followed by performances at Honokuni Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT Main Hall on November 7 and 8, and Kyoto Theatre from November 14 through November 16.

For international visitors, the production offers an opportunity to experience contemporary Japanese theatre in three very different theatre environments. Kinokuniya Hall is an intimate and historically important theatre in Shinjuku, PLAT provides a modern regional performing-arts environment beside Toyohashi Station, and Kyoto Theatre is directly integrated into Kyoto Station.

Event dates

Tokyo performances

The Tokyo run takes place at Kinokuniya Hall from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. The published performance schedule includes evening performances on October 8 and 9, both afternoon and evening performances on October 10, and an afternoon performance on October 11.

Toyohashi performances

The production moves to Honokuni Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT Main Hall in Aichi Prefecture for performances on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Kyoto performances

The final announced location is Kyoto Theatre, where the production runs from Saturday, November 14 through Monday, November 16, 2026.

Overall performance period

The complete tour therefore runs from October 8 through November 16, 2026, with gaps between the Tokyo, Toyohashi and Kyoto engagements.

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Venue & performance locations

Kinokuniya Hall, Tokyo

Kinokuniya Hall is located on the fourth floor of the Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store at 3-17-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022. The theatre opened in 1964 and has played an important role in modern Japanese theatre, hosting major theatre companies and productions by influential Japanese playwrights and directors.

Its location in Shinjuku makes it particularly convenient for visitors staying in central Tokyo. JR, Odakyu and Keio lines serve Shinjuku Station, while Shinjuku-sanchome Station provides access via the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Fukutoshin lines and the Toei Shinjuku Line.

Honokuni Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT Main Hall

The Toyohashi performance takes place at the Main Hall of Honokuni Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT, located at 123 Nishi-Odawara-cho, Toyohashi, Aichi 440-0887. The theatre is directly connected to Toyohashi Station and is approximately a three-minute walk from the station’s south exit.

The Main Hall has 778 fixed seats in its standard configuration, with a flexible stage and auditorium designed for performing arts productions.

Kyoto Theatre

Kyoto Theatre is located inside the Kyoto Station Building at Karasuma-dori Shio-koji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216. Its direct connection to Kyoto Station makes it one of the easiest venues on the tour for visitors arriving by train.

Full programme

Main theatrical production

The central programme throughout the tour is It’s Not Our Time Anymore, a dialogue-focused drama written and directed by Daisuke Miura.

The story is concerned with adults living in contemporary Japan and the changing expectations surrounding work, relationships, identity and society. The production uses interpersonal exchanges to reveal the characters rather than depending on spectacle or elaborate musical sequences.

Contemporary adult relationships

The production’s central dramatic interest lies in the conversations between its characters. Their exchanges provide the framework for examining how adults understand themselves when the values and assumptions associated with earlier periods no longer provide simple answers.

Reiwa-era perspective

The production specifically frames its story around adults living in the Reiwa era. This gives the play a contemporary setting and allows Miura to examine social relationships through the realities of present-day Japan rather than through a historical period drama.

Featured productions & performers

Daisuke Miura

Daisuke Miura serves as both writer and director. His work is associated with contemporary Japanese theatre and dialogue-driven storytelling, with a strong emphasis on character relationships and social observation.

For this production, his dual role as playwright and director allows the dialogue, pacing and staging to be developed as one theatrical concept.

Go Morita

Go Morita is one of the three principal performers. Known for his work across Japanese entertainment and stage productions, Morita brings extensive performance experience to the production.

His presence is particularly significant because this marks his first co-starring theatrical production with Anne Suzuki and Kazunobu Mineta.

Anne Suzuki

Anne Suzuki joins Morita and Mineta as the third principal member of the cast. Her career has included film, television and theatre work, providing a different performance background from the other two leads.

Her role within the three-person central cast contributes another perspective to the production’s examination of contemporary adult relationships.

Kazunobu Mineta

Kazunobu Mineta completes the central trio. He is widely known as a musician and frontman associated with Going Steady and Ging Nang Boyz, while also having experience in acting and stage work.

His musical background gives the cast a particularly distinctive combination of theatrical and music-industry experience.

Shows & performances

Dialogue-driven drama

The production is built around spoken interaction. Rather than presenting a conventional musical or spectacle-oriented performance, the show uses conversations, pauses, reactions and interpersonal tension as major dramatic tools.

Character relationships

The three performers form the core of the production. Their interactions allow the audience to observe different attitudes toward contemporary life and the meaning of belonging to an older or changing generation.

Contemporary social themes

The drama considers how adults navigate a society in which previous expectations may no longer provide certainty. The emphasis is on lived experience, relationships and the contradictions of modern adulthood.

Theatre-focused staging

Because the production is designed around dialogue and performance, the relationship between the actors and audience is central. The theatre environments on the tour are therefore important parts of the experience, especially the intimate Kinokuniya Hall.

Performance schedule

Tokyo

The published Tokyo schedule is:

• October 8, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• October 9, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• October 10, 2026 — 1:00 PM
• October 10, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• October 11, 2026 — 1:00 PM

These performance times are listed in the current event schedule.

Toyohashi

The Toyohashi engagement is scheduled for November 7–8, 2026. The currently available listing confirms the dates but does not provide a complete public start-time schedule for every performance.

Kyoto

The Kyoto engagement runs from November 14–16, 2026. Individual performance times should be confirmed through the official ticket information before attending.

Arrival planning

Audience members should arrive early enough to locate their seats and complete any entrance procedures before the performance begins. Theatre schedules can also be affected by late-entry policies, so checking the latest instructions before travelling is recommended.

Ticket types

Reserved seating

The currently published ticket information identifies the production as an all-reserved-seat theatre event. A general reference price is approximately $75 USD for a reserved seat. Ticket availability and final purchase conditions can vary according to performance date and seat allocation.

Seat allocation

Theatres on the tour have different seating configurations, so the exact location of a purchased seat depends on the individual venue and performance. Kinokuniya Hall provides a more intimate theatre setting, while PLAT Main Hall and Kyoto Theatre provide larger performing-arts environments.

Ticket availability

Because the production has a limited engagement in each city, availability can differ significantly between individual dates. Visitors with a specific preferred performance should check the official ticket system before making travel arrangements.

Ticket release & booking

General booking

Tickets are sold through Japanese ticketing channels, including Ticket Pia. The official Ticket Pia listing supplied for this production provides the event information and booking route for the tour.

Tokyo booking

Tokyo performances take place at Kinokuniya Hall and include five announced performance slots across four dates. The theatre itself also operates ticket services for its productions, including online booking through Kinokuniya’s ticket system.

Toyohashi booking

Honokuni Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT operates its own ticket centre. The venue states that tickets can be purchased through its ticket centre and that purchases can also be handled at the venue counter.

International visitors

Visitors travelling from outside Japan should check the purchase requirements before selecting tickets. Japanese ticket systems can have different registration, payment and collection procedures from international ticket platforms.

VIP & premium seating

Premium seating

No separate VIP package or meet-and-greet package is identified in the currently available event information. The published ticket information is centered on reserved admission to the theatrical production.

Best seating experience

For a dialogue-heavy drama, seating position can influence how clearly facial expressions and subtle actor interactions can be observed. Visitors interested in the detailed performances may therefore wish to prioritize a central position with a clear view of the stage.

Venue differences

The smaller scale of Kinokuniya Hall naturally creates a closer relationship between performers and audience, while the PLAT Main Hall and Kyoto Theatre provide different auditorium perspectives. Seat maps should be checked before purchase where available.

Event rules

Valid admission

A valid ticket is required for entry. Attendees should keep their ticket accessible until they have entered the theatre and should follow venue staff instructions regarding seating and entry.

Late arrival

Latecomers may be asked to wait for an appropriate moment before entering the auditorium, depending on the staging and performance conditions. Arriving before the scheduled start is therefore recommended.

Ticket changes and cancellations

Ticket purchase conditions are determined by the relevant ticketing channel. Visitors should review the conditions at the time of purchase because cancellation and exchange rules can vary.

Photography and recording

Audience members should follow the theatre’s rules concerning photography, video and audio recording. Unless specifically permitted, recording the performance should not be assumed to be allowed.

Venue conduct

Mobile phones and other devices should be silenced before the performance begins. Visitors should avoid activities that disturb performers or other audience members.

How to get there

Kinokuniya Hall

Kinokuniya Hall is approximately five minutes on foot from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. It is also accessible from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, with the theatre located inside the Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store.

PLAT Main Hall

PLAT is directly connected to Toyohashi Station. The venue is approximately three minutes from the south exit and can be reached using JR Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Tokaido Line and Meitetsu services.

Kyoto Theatre

Kyoto Theatre is located inside Kyoto Station Building. From JR Kyoto Station’s central gate, visitors follow the theatre signs and enter through the theatre’s designated entrance.

Public transport & parking

Tokyo public transport

Shinjuku Station provides extensive access through JR, Odakyu, Keio and subway services. Shinjuku-sanchome Station is also within convenient walking distance of Kinokuniya Hall.

Tokyo parking

Because Kinokuniya Hall is located within central Shinjuku, public transportation is the practical option for most visitors. Visitors driving should arrange parking separately in the Shinjuku area and allow additional time for traffic and parking.

Toyohashi public transport

Toyohashi Station is the principal transport hub for the PLAT venue. The theatre is directly connected to the station and approximately three minutes from the south exit.

Toyohashi parking

PLAT does not have a general visitor parking facility. The theatre recommends using surrounding Toyohashi Station parking facilities or public transportation. Event visitors can receive a discount at designated partner parking facilities when applicable.

Kyoto public transport

Kyoto Theatre has direct access from JR Kyoto Station, Kyoto Municipal Subway and Kintetsu Kyoto Station. The theatre’s official access information provides directions from the central JR gate and other station entrances.

Kyoto parking

Kyoto Theatre does not operate its own dedicated parking facility. Visitors arriving by car can use the Kyoto Station Building parking facilities, but the theatre does not provide its own parking service.

Accommodation areas

Shinjuku

Shinjuku is the most convenient area for the Tokyo portion of the production. Staying nearby allows visitors to walk to Kinokuniya Hall and provides extensive rail connections for sightseeing elsewhere in Tokyo.

Toyohashi Station area

For the Aichi performances, staying near Toyohashi Station provides the easiest access to PLAT. The station area also offers transport connections for visitors continuing toward Nagoya or other destinations.

Kyoto Station

For the Kyoto performances, Kyoto Station is an especially practical base because Kyoto Theatre is inside the station complex. Hotels around the station also provide convenient access to JR, subway and Kintetsu services.

Central Kyoto

Visitors staying around Shijo, Karasuma or Kawaramachi can combine the theatre visit with Kyoto’s central shopping, dining and cultural areas. These districts are connected to Kyoto Station by public transportation.

Dining & refreshments

Tokyo

Kinokuniya Hall is located in central Shinjuku, where visitors can choose from a very large selection of restaurants, cafés and department-store dining facilities. Arriving early allows time for a meal before the performance without needing to travel far from the theatre.

Toyohashi

PLAT includes visitor-service facilities and a café, while the surrounding Toyohashi Station area provides additional restaurants and food options.

Kyoto

Kyoto Theatre’s location inside Kyoto Station places visitors close to the station’s extensive dining facilities, shopping areas and restaurants. This is particularly convenient for afternoon or evening performances.

Intermission

Whether food or beverages can be consumed inside the auditorium depends on the individual venue’s current rules. Visitors should follow staff instructions and use designated lobby or concession areas where provided.

Accessibility

Kinokuniya Hall

Visitors with accessibility requirements should check the theatre’s current arrangements before attending, particularly because Kinokuniya Hall is located within the Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store building.

PLAT Main Hall

PLAT provides accessibility facilities including elevators and multipurpose toilets. Its Main Hall can be configured with four wheelchair spaces, compared with the standard seating configuration.

Kyoto Theatre

Kyoto Theatre provides accessible routes within the station-building environment and has an elevator route to the theatre entrance. Visitors requiring specific assistance should contact the theatre or production organizer before attending.

Advance arrangements

For all three venues, visitors with specific mobility, seating or assistance requirements should contact the relevant venue or ticket provider before the performance. Advance communication helps staff prepare an appropriate route and seating arrangement.

Best performances to attend

October 8 opening performance

The October 8 Tokyo performance is the opening date of the announced tour. Attending on opening night offers the opportunity to experience the production at the beginning of its Tokyo engagement.

October 10 evening

The October 10 evening performance provides a convenient option for visitors who want to spend the daytime exploring Tokyo before attending the theatre.

October 11 matinee

The October 11 afternoon performance can suit visitors who prefer a daytime theatre experience or want to continue sightseeing after the show.

November 7–8 Toyohashi

The Toyohashi weekend performances are useful for visitors travelling through central Japan. The theatre’s immediate proximity to Toyohashi Station makes this stop particularly straightforward for rail travellers.

November 14–16 Kyoto

The Kyoto performances provide the final announced opportunity to see the production. Kyoto Theatre’s direct station connection also makes these performances convenient for visitors combining the play with a wider Kyoto trip.

Previous year’s highlights

First announced production

It’s Not Our Time Anymore is presented as a new 2026 theatrical production rather than a recurring annual festival. Consequently, there is no previous 2025 edition of this same production to summarize.

Daisuke Miura’s theatrical approach

The production builds on Miura’s established interest in contemporary adult relationships and social observation. His role as both writer and director gives the 2026 play a unified creative direction.

First collaboration of the three leads

One of the major features of the 2026 production is the first-time co-starring combination of Go Morita, Anne Suzuki and Kazunobu Mineta. Their different professional backgrounds are central to the identity of the production.

Three-city tour

The 2026 schedule expands the production beyond Tokyo to Toyohashi and Kyoto. This creates a compact national tour across three major Japanese cultural destinations rather than limiting the production to a single theatre engagement.

Official tickets

Ticket Pia

The official event listing supplied for the production is available through Ticket Pia. Visitors should use the official event page for the latest availability, performance information and purchasing instructions.

https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2670567

Kinokuniya Hall ticket information

Kinokuniya Hall’s official venue information confirms the theatre address and provides information about its own ticket counter and online ticket services.

PLAT ticket information

Honokuni Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT operates its own ticket centre and provides telephone and counter-based purchasing options for applicable performances.

Kyoto Theatre

Kyoto Theatre’s official website provides venue information and access guidance. Visitors should follow the event organizer’s ticket instructions for this specific production rather than assuming that every theatre service applies to every performance.

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