Purchases of items requiring additional fees within the venue, as well as meals, are not included in this tour. Please pay for these separately on-site on the day of the event.
Please arrive at the designated location 30 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Children of preschool age are not permitted to enter.
Due to unavoidable circumstances, performers and other details may change. In such cases, tickets will not be refunded or exchanged for other performances.
This performance will be in Japanese. Subtitles will not be provided. Theater staff will provide information in Japanese.
Please note that once the performance begins, you may not be able to be seated in your original seat.
The meeting time will vary depending on the performance time you select. Seat assignment tickets will be exchanged 45 minutes before the performance begins. Please bring your passport or other form of identification to the reception desk. After the exchange is complete, you will receive a ticket with your seat number. Please sit in the seat corresponding to the number on your ticket.
The story follows three delinquents who hide in an abandoned general store and discover it receives letters seeking advice from the past. They begin to reply, inadvertently changing lives. It intertwines their fates with those of the advice-seekers over decades, exploring themes of human connection, consequence, and hope through time.
Yes, "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" is a global phenomenon. It has sold over 13 million copies worldwide, making it Keigo Higashino's most successful work. Its heartwarming and mystical narrative resonated with readers globally, leading to its translation into multiple languages and widespread critical acclaim.
Besides the stage play, "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" was adapted into a live-action Japanese film in 2017 and a Chinese film adaptation in the same year. The Japanese film, starring Ryosuke Yamada, can often be streamed on various online platforms or found on DVD/Blu-ray for viewing.
The 2017 Japanese film adaptation of "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" starred Ryosuke Yamada as Atsuya, one of the delinquents, and Toshiyuki Nishida as Yūji Namiya, the original owner of the general store. Their performances brought the beloved characters from Keigo Higashino's novel to life on screen.
The filming for "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" movie took place across several prefectures in Japan. Key locations included Ōita Prefecture, particularly around Usuki City, which provided a nostalgic backdrop fitting for the story's setting. Other scenes were also shot in various parts of the Kanto and Kansai regions.
While "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" itself is a fictional establishment from the novel, the production team for the movie created a detailed set to bring the store to life. There isn't a single real-life, identifiable Namiya General Store or cafe from the story that functions as a direct tourist attraction. The locations used for filming aimed to capture the essence of the story's setting.
The "Keigo Higashino Theater" is a project dedicated to continuously adapting Keigo Higashino's acclaimed novels for the stage. "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" is the second installment in this series, following "When the Curtain Falls." This initiative allows fans to experience Higashino's intricate narratives and beloved characters in a live theatrical setting.
"The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" explores profound themes such as the interconnectedness of human lives, the impact of past choices on the future, the power of compassion and empathy, and the pursuit of dreams. It highlights how even small acts of kindness can lead to unexpected and far-reaching positive outcomes across generations.