Hitotose

Hitotose Matsuri Summer Festival Japanese Event Vancouver Powell Street Festival

Hitotose is a Samurai performance group founded by Haruno and Yuki, specializing in Tate (殺陣), a traditional Japanese performing art that combines choreographed sword fighting with acting. Unlike martial arts or sports, Tate emphasizes storytelling through movement and is often featured in films and stage productions. 

With international experience in performance and workshops, Hitotose brings dynamic Samurai-inspired entertainment to audiences across Vancouver, Victoria, Salt Spring Island, and Los Angeles. As professional actors and choreographers, they promote creative expression through the katana and dramatic performance, offering rich cultural experiences that celebrate the artistry of Samurai traditions. Both founders also appear in prominent roles in the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series Shōgun. 

Hitotose Matsuri Summer Festival Japanese Event Vancouver Powell Street Festival

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Theatre​

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Japanese, English

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