Nekomachi - Catville

■ About “Nekomachi” Nekomachi, Daisydoze’s ninth production, is inspired by the poet Sakutarō Hagiwara, who spent his later years in Shimokitazawa. Participants will embark on a journey from Shimokitazawa Station Plaza to Setagaya-Daita Station, guided by the disembodied voice of the poet from the past. As the full moon bathes the city in light, echoes of the poet’s memories intertwine with the participant’s journey. Nekomachi reveals an unseen, dreamlike side of Shimokitazawa—through the eyes of the poet. Participants will use the ON THE TRIP audio guide app and their own smartphone and earphones to tune in to the poet’s voice, which will guide them through the town, as they experience live performances along the way. One highlight of this production is a performance in an underground area of Setagaya-Daita Station, which is normally closed to the public, thanks to special permission from the Odakyu Electric Railway. ■ Story Deep within Shimokitazawa lies a mysterious, cat-haunted realm. Under the full moon, a poet, searching for his lost romanticism, wanders the changing town. Following the tracks, sensing unseen eyes upon him, he inadvertently slips into a strange, parallel world, a world where cats reign. Things once invisible begin to appear— An immersive journey through the city unfolding in story and dance. This story is a fictional homage to Sakutarō Hagiwara’s “Nekomachi” (Cat Town). ■ Performance Information Main Features: 1. The show begins with a narrated walk from Shimokitazawa Station to Setagaya-Daita Station, and culminates in a dynamic live dance performance. Please be aware that the meeting and ending locations are different. 2. You will use your own smartphone and earphones for this personal and immersive experience. 3. No rental devices will be available. For a seamless experience, please download the ON THE TRIP app in advance. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onthetrip.app&hl=ja&pli=1 iOS: https://apps.apple.c