Performing Arts
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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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39 Aspiring Stars Graduate from Takarazuka Academy
The graduation ceremony of the Takarazuka Music School in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, which trains...
March 4, 2021
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