Apr 07 (News On Japan) - Let's have a look at the April Kabuki-za performances!
In April 2025, the Kabuki-za Theatre in Tokyo is hosting a series of captivating performances from April 3rd to April 25th. Each day features two shows: a Matinee at 11:00 AM and an Evening Show at 4:15 PM. Please note that there are no performances on April 10th (Thursday) and April 18th (Friday).
Methane gas was detected at levels exceeding safety standards in the western area of the Osaka-Kansai Expo site around 4 p.m. on April 6th, raising concerns due to the potential risk of explosion. Ventilation measures have since been implemented, bringing gas concentrations back below the threshold.
Bear activity is increasing in Hokkaido as spring temperatures rise, with sightings in 2025 already surpassing last year's total at over 100 cases.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route, linking Toyama and Nagano prefectures, will reopen on April 15th with the new Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus set to begin service between Murodo and Daikanbo along a 3.7-kilometer stretch.
Adult food allergies are on the rise in Japan, with increasing numbers of people reporting symptoms after eating foods they once tolerated without issue. Recent findings reveal an unexpected cause behind many of these cases: hay fever.
Nintendo has announced that its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on June 5th, featuring a larger screen, 4K TV output, a built-in game chat function, and new controller capabilities.
Let's have a look at the April Kabuki-za performances!
Nintendo has announced that its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on June 5th, featuring a larger screen, 4K TV output, a built-in game chat function, and new controller capabilities.
Perfume delivered a dazzling dance performance at the NTT Pavilion, showcased in a groundbreaking 3D live experience at the Expo site.
The highly anticipated film Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon will open in theaters on June 27th.
Today we're exploring eerie and mysterious stories from Japan, sourced from Reddit discussions. It includes tales of an anonymous donor who sent a damaged fortune to the Ehime prefectural government, the enigmatic "Heart Man" photographs of a costumed figure appearing in various public locations, and a haunting lost video of a 2011 tsunami victim seen moments before the house she was in was swept away. (Sakura Stardust)
Kyoto’s signature spring event, the "Miyako Odori," held its final rehearsal on March 31st ahead of its official opening. Performed by around 50 geiko and maiko at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater, the annual dance performance undergoes its final run-through, known as the "ozarae," before opening to the public on April 1st.
In this video, we take a look at the different types and subgenres of kabuki plays. (Kabuki In-Depth)
She Taught Me Serendipity is a poignant coming-of-age romance that explores how a chance meeting can change the trajectory of two young lives.
