The traditional Okinawan performing art known as Ryukyu Buyo dates back to the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and was originally a form of entertainment for foreign envoys during exchanges with China and Southeast Asia. Taking place in the ancient city of Solo, Indonesia, where traditional culture continues to thrive, this performance brings Okinawa and Java together, allowing the cultures of two royal dynasties to resonate across time and space.

In July 2025, the Mangkunegaran Palace in Solo welcomed Shinji Kinjo, Artistic Director of the National Theater Okinawa, to present a Ryukyu Buyo performance. In this 18th-century palace, the elegant classical dance of Solo and the vibrant Ryukyu Buyo, embodying the history and spirit of a royal dynasty, came together on the same stage. We invite you to experience an extraordinary performance, vividly showcasing a rich variety of Ryukyu Buyo dances in one of Indonesia’s historical palaces.

This performance was presented as part of the Japan Foundation (JF)’s “Partnership to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation: WA Project 2.0” program.
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/culture/perform/oversea/2025/06-01.html

Production (Online Streaming): The Japan Foundation (JF) (https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/)

〈Performance Details 〉
Performers: Shinji Kinjo, Satoru Arakaki, Ayano Nishimura, Haruka Hirata, Yuria Nakamine, Eri Yamanoha, Kazuki Tamashiro, Yoshimori Nakamine, Seigo Higa, Mion Kamei, Hiroki Horikawa, Yuki Nakamura
Organizer: The Japan Foundation
Co-organizer: Bumi Purnati Indonesia
In cooperation with: Mangkunegaran Palace, Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Production Cooperation: Theater Create Co., Ltd.
Director: Shinji Kinjo
Supervisor: Hitoshi Mogi

Video Production: Beken Creative Studio

〈Online Subtitles〉
English Subtitles: Lee Stubbings (Brainwoods Corporation, Ltd.)
Indonesian Subtitles: The Japan Foundation Jakarta
Thai Subtitles: Areerat Naksawat (Brainwoods Corporation, Ltd.)
Vietnamese Subtitles: Dang Quynh Tram (Brainwoods Corporation, Ltd.)