Nakano ZERO

Nakano ZERO

Some call this public venue the cultural hub of Nakano City. Here in this one, reasonably accessible location, you’ll a concert with wonderful acoustics (more on that later) and a theater hosting every kind of event from dance performances to exhibitions and even movies.

When a colleague invited a group of diverse culturally curious folks to a public “community hall” in Nakano to see a local ballet company’s free annual holiday production, my expectations were instantly set to very low.

Except for an opportunity to watch ballet live, the chosen venue offered little appeal.

I could hardly believe that his plan for the day included having us all arrive hours before the show just so we could “get the best seats.”

Perhaps it was my initial low expectations? But oh man, how I was so impressed with this place.

Granted, we probably did get the best seats in the house, but the experience was one of the best I’ve ever had for a live show anywhere. And that includes venues like Shinjuku Opera City and Suntory Hall.

The acoustics here are truly world class. And the lighting system left no room for complaints as well.

The view of the stage from the left side of the hall was quite generous. I could really feel the grace, power, and emotion of the performance.