Culture
Performing Arts
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Hayato Kakizawa finally gets to play his dream role in ‘Blood Brothers’
Actor Hayato Kakizawa, primarily known for his work in musicals, is set to star in the acclaimed sho...
March 25, 2022
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Super Sentai heroes gather for festival in Tokyo
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kamen Rider series and the 45th installment of the Super ...
March 11, 2022
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Futo Nozomi wields magic in her voice
Having achieved immense popularity for her wide-ranging voice as top star of the Takarazuka Revue Co...
February 4, 2022
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Nakadai plays outlaw to mark 70th year as actor
To commemorate his 70th year in show business, veteran actor Tatsuya Nakadai is starring in a recent...
December 23, 2021
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Musical revived with a fresh perspective
The two-man musical “The Story of My Life” is hitting the stage in Tokyo for the first time in two y...
December 17, 2021
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Ongakuza still going strong creating musicals
For over three decades, Ongakuza Musical has been creating original musicals. Having overcome being ...
November 18, 2021
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Revival of ‘Knights’ Tale’ happily reunites a tight-knit cast
The musical “Knights’ Tale: Kishi Monogatari” returns to the stage, celebrating three years since th...
November 5, 2021
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Takarazuka Revue keeps evolving, takes on challenges
The Takarazuka Revue Company all-women theater group is going through some major changes this year. ...
November 4, 2021
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Late rakugo master spoke volumes with silence
Many rakugo storytellers and officials are mourning the death of Yanagiya Kosanji, a master of the a...
October 17, 2021
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Takeru Sato: Acting for life
“I feel a bit awkward because he’s sitting right next to me, but let me say that Takeru [Sato] is st...
October 15, 2021
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Long winter finally over for ‘Frozen’ musical in Japan
The Shiki Theatre Company’s new musical production, “Frozen,” finally had its opening day on June 24...
August 27, 2021
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New leads keep tradition alive for Johnny’s idol show ‘Dream Boys’
“Dream Boys,” a musical showcase for members of idol groups managed by major entertainment agency Jo...
August 13, 2021
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Explosions, water dives — cast, staff discuss ‘Gaoranger’ 20 years later
In honor of the 20th anniversary of a Super Sentai tokusatsu superhero series “Hyakuju Sentai Gaoran...
July 9, 2021
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Erika Ikuta returns to ‘Les Miserables,’ this time as the tragic Eponine
Erika Ikuta has a brilliant track record as a pop star. A leading member of female idol group Nogiza...
June 25, 2021
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Agency aims to halt decline in traditional Japanese instrument player population
The Cultural Affairs Agency is embarking on a project to stop the sharp decline in demand for tradit...
April 19, 2021
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