Tokyo Takarazuka Theater was founded in 1913 by the president of a railway company who saw the rising popularity of Western shows and musicals as a business opportunity in Japan, Takarazuka Revue is an all-female theatre group which performs to millions each year. The hardcore fan base is mainly comprised of young females who will queue patiently outside after the shows to catch a glimpse of the stars.

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Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Tokyo Takarazuka Building, 1 Chome−1−3, Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0006
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