Sakura Tango Festival Special Presentation
A Profound Harmony of Tradition and Innovation Direct from Buenos Aires: The Villarreal Crom Guitar Duo Makes Their Japan Debut!
Heirs to the legendary traditions of Buenos Aires, Villarreal Crom are at the forefront of the contemporary tango scene, celebrated for their unique aesthetic vision. Their captivating performances weave a rich tapestry of sound, spanning from timeless tango classics to their own evocative original compositions.
This exclusive performance features a stellar lineup of guest artists: visiting Argentine dancers, world-renowned bandoneonist and composer Wu Rui-ran, acclaimed violinist Kaoru Asayama, and Fukuoka’s own Yukie Kawanami on bandoneon.
Don't miss this extraordinary collaboration—a masterful celebration of tango at its finest.
Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom began their activity in 2010, playing tangos in milongas and clubs in Buenos Aires city. From the beginning, the Villarreal Crom duo tried to find a unique aesthetic and style that, over the years and recordings, solidified the sound that characterizes them.
Today, they are one of the most recognized duos in the tango scene in Buenos Aires and the world, having embarked on countless tours across Latin America, Europe, and the United States. And having participated in numerous festivals and venues such as the CCK Symphonic Hall "Ballena Azul" in Buenos Aires, La Locura Tango Musik Festival in Innsbruck Austria, Lyon Tango Festival and Philadelphia Tango Festival among others.
They have released 5 albums: “De corte romántico (2012),” “Cinco otoños (2015),” “En la luna de Valencia (2017),” “D’Arienzo en guitarras (2022)”, “Moderno trovador (2023),” which consists entirely of their own compositions and their latest release, “Live in Zagreb,” recorded live in that city in 2024.
In 2022, they graced the cover of the renowned German magazine “Tangodanza,” the world’s most widely circulated tango magazine.
Program
Guest Musicians
Bandoneón · Composer
Ruei-Ran Wu was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Taiwan, a Master’s degree in Music Composition from Austria, and further studied bandoneón performance in France. His compositions have been nominated for the Golden Horse Film Awards and the Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan.
Wu has collaborated with music ensembles and festivals across Europe and Asia. In 2022, he curated the first Taiwan Tango Music Festival. He is currently the conductor of the Vienna Taiwan Choir and the artistic director of ViTa MusicA (Vienna Tango Music Academy).
Violin
Kaoru Asayama was born in Kumamoto, Japan. She graduated from Toho College of Music in Tokyo, the Vienna Conservatory, and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
As a classical musician, she performs regularly with various orchestras and chamber music ensembles in Austria and beyond. In addition to classical music, Asayama is an active tango violinist, touring throughout Europe and Asia, and serves as a faculty member at ViTa MusicA (Vienna Tango Music Academy). She is also a member of the Austrian Suzuki Institute of Music.
Born in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. He is the winner of the 1st Che Bandoneon World Championship. She entered Tokyo College of Music from the Fukuoka Jogakuin Music Department. She studied piano, her major, at university, and learned the bandoneon outside of school. She met Eri Watanabe, a playwright and actress, and she appeared on the stage play "Ribon". Since then, she has co-starred with Hideki Saijo, Kenji Sawada, Tsurube Shofutei, and Tsuyoshi Ukaji. She also appeared in "Untitled Concert" and "New Window Open Kyushu.'' In the summer of 2020, she formed "Tango Three Sisters + " in her hometown of Fukuoka. In the summer of 2021, she won first place in the ensemble category at the "Astor Piazzolla International Music Competition Kanoha Torani 2021" held in Italy.
Dancers
Bárbara Ferreyra and Agustín Agnez have been dancing together for six years.
They are the 2021 World Tango Pista Champions, as well as professional tango dancers and teachers. Their debut as producers and event organizers took place in October 2022 with their first festival, Encuentro Nacional de Tango Argentino (Penta Tango Festival), held in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.
They have completed five world tours, each lasting between four and nine months, performing in countless cities across Europe, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, France, Estonia, Finland, Norway, England, Scotland, and Ireland. They have also toured Africa (Tunisia) and Asia (China). While in Buenos Aires, they continue to offer seminars, private classes, competition coaching, and tango performances.
They have also participated in numerous festivals and tango weekends across Argentina and South America, including Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Additionally, they have served as judges in various competitions, preliminaries, and the World Tango Championship.
They are currently on their fifth international tour (2025–2026), spanning nine months across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
In recent years, Noelia and René have worked together on several tours across Asia, establishing themselves as a frequent artistic duo in the region.
Noelia Coletti began her artistic career in tango 30 years ago, training both as a social dancer and a stage performer. She works as a teacher, coach, and choreographer, and has performed with the most prestigious tango companies and venues, as well as at major Tango Festivals around the world—including Seoul, Beijing, Edinburgh, Singapore, and Taipei. She has taught for Cirque du Soleil and performed for the Emperor of Japan and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
For more than 12 years, she has served as a judge at the Buenos Aires City Dance Championship, the BA Tango World Championship, and various preliminaries in Argentina and abroad. She is also one of the organizers of the renowned milonga De Querusa in the Boedo neighborhood.
René Torres : Tango dancer and instructor with 25 years of international experience. He has taught and performed in Argentina, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, France, Egypt, Japan, China, and South Korea.
In 2018, he founded Caminito Tango Club in Tokyo together with Junko Mori, where he continues to train numerous students and build connections between Argentine tango dancers and the Japanese tango community.
Runner-up at the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Tango Championship (2010).
Tickets Information
Advanced ticket sales will be started on January 26th, 2026.
All non-reserved seats
Advanced Ticket: 4,500 yen
S-seat: 5,500 yen
* Milonga Full Pass or/and Workshop Pass of Sakura Tango Festival holders: 1,500 yen (No discount for S seat).
■ The number of seats will be limited. If all seats are sold out with advanced sales, the day ticket sales are not available.
■ Preschool children are not admitted.
[ About S seats ]
• S seats are seats in the 1st and 2nd row of the hall.
• On the day of the event, The entry to the venue will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
• On the day of the event, if there is availability, you can also pay the difference of 1,000 yen at the entrance.
Ticket outlets
P - code : 318 - 604
Tickets can be purchased at the Pia tickets counter or convenience stores (Seven Eleven).
Seven Eleven: You can purchased the ticket at “Multicopy” machine which is both a copy machine as well as a ticket terminal. Please enter the above "P-code" to find our festival.
Advanced tickets are sold at the TIEMPO's office.
3F Daimyo11511 Bldg., 1-15-11 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0041 (Google Map)
092-762-4100
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Venue & Access
Nishitetsu Hall
6º SOLARIA STAGE, 2-11-3 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001
Located in Tenjin, the center of Fukuoka city.
Direct access from NISHITETSU BUS CENTER and NISHITETSU FUKUOKA (TENJIN) train station.
Event details
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NPO TIEMPO Iberoamericano
3F Daimyo11511 Bldg., 1-15-11 Daimyo,
Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0041
092-762-4100
https://tiempo.jp/
sakuratangofestival@tiempo.jp
Weekday: 12:00 - 22:00
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This concert is a special project celebrating the Sakura Tango Festival, held from April 2 to 5, 2026, and organized by NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano.
SAKURA TANGO FESTIVAL, held over four days during the cherry blossom season, is a unique international festival celebrating cultural exchange through tango. Organized by TIEMPO since 2014, it is Kyushu’s only international tango festival. Held during the season of cherry blossoms, a symbol of Japan, this event brings together world-class tango artists, as well as tango enthusiasts from across Asia and Japan, to share moments of connection through tango.
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