U-Stage is a theatrical troupe that Yasushi Shimazaki established in 1993. While earning plaudits for a continuing series of experimental theatrical offerings, Shimazaki and his collaborators have ventured into chindonya troubador music, Japanese wadaiko drumming, and a growing diversity of street entertainment. Especially popular are the group's chindonya performances as Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. U-Stage's indescribable performances have thrilled audiences in the United Kingdom, the United States, Southeast Asian nations, and Australia, as well as throughout Japan.