A slogan which many have been sharing in Japan on SNS and mainstream media is “Corona ni makeruna!” It roughly translates as “Don’t let yourself...
The curtain has closed on the one-month performance of the big hit kabuki adaptation of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, but the show will...
Thanks to you, our dear readers, JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readerships in 2019. Millions of users around the world followed our...
Performed by all-male actors wearing vibrant makeup and elaborate costumes, kabuki is celebrated as one of the oldest forms of theater in Japan along with...
A new and unique type of kabuki play, Oguri, is being shown at the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre and causing a sensation. The performance is distinctive...
Now on its 31st year, the Praemium Imperiale Awards, known as the “Nobel Prize of Arts,” announced the 2019 recipients on Tuesday, September 17. The...
The underlying theme of the Suntory Museum of Art’s collections is “Art in Life,” and those who visit the venue will be introduced to the...
Getting started with the world of ukiyo-e can feel a bit daunting. After all, how does one even begin to understand the art of...
The month of May’s matinee and evening show performances at the Kabukiza Theatre are a lineup of extremely famous programs that are full of beautifully...
©Shochiku “There are so many foreigners!” So voiced a staff member at the Kabukiza Theatre. The comment was rightfully made — a long...
Taiko folk music band DRUM TAO is a hot topic these days. From April, the band will have a permanent performance spot in Tokyo’s Yurakucho...
Situated in the lovely area of Shirokane, Tokyo, the Matsuoka Museum of Art is known for its solid collections of Japanese and Chinese artwork. However,...