Culture
Performing Arts
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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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Bunraku: Portraying Classic Tale of Human Folly
Chikamatsu Monzaemon’s classic “Meido no Hikyaku” (The Courier for Hell) was staged at the National ...
February 23, 2021
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For a Colorful Home Life, Clay Flowers Fit Mold
For people who want plants but don’t want the hassle of caring for them, a solution has arrived: orn...
February 18, 2021
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New Streaming Services Allow People with Disabilities to Enjoy Videos
The Tokyo-based event production firm Precog Co. on Friday launched a website offering streaming ser...
February 5, 2021
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Girl Band Yanakoto Sotto Mute Encourages us to Mute Nasty Things Online
Tap your smartphone and you get to see an infinite number of posts, both positive and negative, on s...
February 5, 2021
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