Eiren Nishikawa
(西川 影戀)
Nihon Buyo dancer (Japanese traditional dancer)
Born in Kyoto, Japan.
Master of Japanese traditional dance of Nishikawa style.
Lecturer at Omotesenke Chado(Japanese traditional tea ceremony) and lecturer of “Hannari Japanese Culture Course” in River Field Co., Ltd.
From the age of six, I have studied various genres of Japanese and Western art, including Japanese traditional dance, tea ceremony, and classical ballet.
I have appeared on numerous stages both in Japan and overseas, and is also involved in collaborative planning and directing that incorporates Japanese dance.
Currently, I preside over the “Kyoto Living / Collaboration Art” project, where you can easily enjoy various genres of performing arts and culture with Japanese dance.
Since 2011, I have been appointed as the “Kyoto Tourism Hospitality Ambassador” certified by Kyoto City, and will contribute to the introduction of traditional performing arts (Noh, Kyogen, Japanese music, Japanese dance, etc.) and “hospitality” activities unique to Kyoto.
I am a lecturer at “Kimono Studies / Kyoto”, a donation course of the All Japan Kimono Promotion Association.
In charge of behavior guidance at “Shiojiri Shijuku 400th Anniversary Festival-Princess Kazumiya Goshitamu Procession” in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture and “Hikone Castle Festival Parade” sponsored by Hikone Tourism Association.
As a temporary lecturer at Doshisha University, I introduced the stylistic beauty and value of Japanese culture to international students in an easy-to-understand manner.
I am making various efforts to inherit “traditional performing arts” such as Japanese dance.