Tokyo Real Underground Archive

This archive showcases works originally presented in 2021 as part of TOKYO REAL UNDERGROUND. The dates, venues, work titles, descriptions and designs remain as they were at the time.

An experimental arts festival held in the underground spaces of Tokyo

Explore the drastic changes in the histories of the city and the performing arts in the run up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games through a variety of works inspired by Butoh, an art form which originated in post-war Japan, and presented in underground spaces.
Discover the unknown spaces of Tokyo 2021, in real life and online.

TOKYO REAL UNDERGROUND (TRU) is part of Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Special 13.



Organisers:


Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)

Planning and Production:


Dance Archive Network