Shinnen Enkai - New Year Celebration -
Held in January, the Chamber's annual New Year's banquet, Shinnen Enkai, features a lively celebration of the new year with HJCC Members, friends and family.
The highlight of the evening is the Chamber's "Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko" kabuki play - a modified HJCC-style kabuki performance!! Chamber members turn into kabuki stars for a special one-time performance and re-enact the one of the most famous scenes of the from the Shiranami Gonin Otoko kabuki play, where five infamous dorobos (thieves) encounter the clever policeman and brag about their life stories before being captured.
Five past performers will return as dorobo's again!!
In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the HJCC, five brave members who have already performed in the Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko will return as dorobo's once again! Don't miss Michael McMurdo and Heather Furutani's big kabuki debut as well!
Celebrate the New Year in HJCC Style!
Shogun Table (Event Sponsor)
- Recognition of sponsorship in printed program
- Validated Parking
- Buffet Dinner
Ronin Seat (Individual Seat)
- Validated Parking
- Buffet Dinner
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2025 Cast
Seven HJCC Chamber members will turn into kabuki stars for one very special performance!
A Japanese New Year Gathering
Experience Japanese New Year's traditions and entertainment before the kabuki performance!
An Event with a Rich History
Since the very first performance on January 5, 1938, countless HJCC Chamber members have participated in this HJCC modified kabuki performance. Check out some of our past cast and video recordings from recent years!
What is the Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko?
This video will answer questions you may have about what to expect at the HJCC's Shinnen Enkai New Year's Celebration event and what the "Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko" kabuki play is about.
- The actual Shiranami Gonin Otoko kabuki story
- The HJCC's Shinnen Enkai New Year's Celebration event
- The "Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko" modified kabuki play
- The story and its unique characters
*video clips of the performance are borrowed from JN Productions*