The Japan tour of Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil's "Earth Corporation KOOZA" was announced in Tokyo, with performance dates in Tokyo and Osaka released for next year. The Tokyo performances open on 24 February, while the Osaka performances run from August through October.
The Japan tour of "Earth Corporation KOOZA" will be the first in Japan since 2011, with performances at Odaiba Big Top in Tokyo and Osaka-jō Big Top in Osaka. The event included a unicycle duo performance and an overview of the production.
The production is organized by Fuji Television Network, Sankei Shimbun and others. Yago Pita Alvarez (ヤゴ・ピタ・アルバレス), executive vice president in charge of sales including Asia, described KOOZA as "the essence of a fusion of acrobatics and comedy." Special supporters including Osamu Shitara (設楽 統) also appeared and introduced the show's appeal.
The Tokyo performances will begin on 24 February next year at Big Top in Odaiba, Tokyo, and continue through 25 April. The Osaka performances are scheduled for 7 August through 24 October at Osaka-jō Big Top in Osaka-jō Park. Contact details for the information desk were also provided.
The announcement formally presented information and dates for KOOZA's first performances in Japan. The article does not mention the possibility of additional information or schedule changes.