The centerpiece of the event was a special stage performance on Sunday, 18 October, featuring the Takarazuka Revue's Star Troupe Top Pair , Chisei Akatsuki and Chizuru Uta.
Takarazuka Revue is a spectacular all-female musical theatre company that originated in Japan and has a history spanning more than 110 years. Its performers are exclusively women, with otokoyaku taking on male roles and musumeyaku portraying female roles. Renowned for its dazzling stage productions, sweeping storytelling, and captivating blend of song, dance and drama, Takarazuka Revue has enthralled audiences across generations.
On the main stage of Visit Japan FIT Fair #18, the Star Troupe Top Pair took part in a talk session about their connection with Thailand, Takarazuka Revue, and one of Takarazuka Revue's popular productions, TAKARAZUKA MUSICAL ROMANCE "Boys Over Flowers II" – Shooting STAR –, which was also screened via live viewing in cinemas in Thailand in June 2026.
The production is based on the renowned Japanese manga Boys Over Flowers, written by Yoko Kamio, which has been adapted for audiences around the world. In Thailand, the story was also adapted into the popular 2021 television series F4 Thailand: หัวใจรักสี่ดวงดาว Boys Over Flowers.
The Star Troupe Top Pair then performed two songs: the fan-favourite "Futatsu no Suisei – Two Meteors –" from Boys Over Flowers II, and "Kono Ai yo Eien ni – TAKARAZUKA FOREVER –," a song that has long been cherished by Takarazuka Revue audiences. The performances offered Thai audiences a rare opportunity to experience up close the artistry, elegance and storytelling that have made Takarazuka Revue beloved across generations for more than 110 years.
By presenting a familiar story through Takarazuka's distinctive theatrical tradition, the session created an engaging cultural bridge between Japan and Thailand while offering audiences a memorable glimpse into the world of Japanese musical theatre.
Norio Sasagawa, General Manager of the Tourism and Inbound Promotion Division at Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc., commented:
"We are delighted to have had the opportunity to introduce Thai audiences to the glamorous world of Takarazuka Revue through the Star Troupe Top Pair's [CN2] live stage appearance in Thailand. By bringing Takarazuka Revue – one of Japan's proud cultural traditions – and its unique all-female performing arts closer to Thai audiences, we hope to inspire greater interest not only in Takarazuka Revue itself, but also encourage people to visit Japan, discover its history spanning more than 100 years, and experience the diverse culture and attractions found throughout the region."
Beyond the stage, Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group showcased the diverse appeal of the Kansai region to Thai travellers at its event booth. Hankyu Railway, Takarazuka Revue and Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores came together to introduce trip ideas and tourism highlights across Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. From convenient travel on the Hankyu Railway network to cultural and entertainment experiences such as Takarazuka Revue and shopping at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, the booth highlighted the many ways visitors can experience the best of Kansai.
Beginning with its participation in the stage event in Thailand, a series of initiatives will be rolled out from October 2026 to bring Takarazuka Revue closer to Thai audiences. These include the launch of Takarazuka Revue-related content on TrueID, as well as a live viewing of the Snow Troupe's Tokyo Takarazuka Theater production of The Poe Clan at SF Cinema in Bangkok on 25 October.
Official information about Takarazuka Revue is available on the official Thailand website:
https://www.tca-pictures.net/thailand_lp/
Thai audiences can continue exploring Takarazuka Revue through its official social media channels:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakarazukaRevueThailand
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590589614840
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takarazukarevueofficialth/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takarazukarevuethailand
Hashtag: #TakarazukaRevue
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About Takarazuka Revue
Founded in 1914, Takarazuka Revue is a renowned Japanese theatre company featuring an all-female cast and celebrated for its spectacular musical productions. Today, it comprises five troupes – Flower, Moon, Snow, Star and Cosmos – as well as Senka, a group of specialist performers. Each troupe's productions are led by its Top Pair, [CN1] who perform alongside the troupe's other leading stars to bring a distinctive character and appeal to each production.
Takarazuka Revue presents more than 1,000 performances each year, primarily at the Takarazuka Grand Theater in Hyogo Prefecture and the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater in Tokyo.
About Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. is the holding company of the Hankyu Hanshin Group, which operates a diverse range of businesses primarily in the Kansai region, including urban transportation, real estate, entertainment, information and communication technology, travel, and international transportation.
Through the Group's wide-ranging businesses and services – including Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway, Takarazuka Revue, and the Hanshin Tigers professional baseball team – the Group connects people with the culture, communities, and everyday appeal of the Kansai region.
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