ヘブンアーティスト

noun

licensed street performer

A wasei-eigo term referring to performers who have passed an audition and obtained a license to perform in public spaces, especially in parks or streets. The term is strongly associated with Tokyo's 'Heaven Artist' system.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from heaven artist

• 上うえ野の公こう園えんでヘブンアーティストのパフォーマンスを見みた。