Today, we explore the January performances by young actors at the Asakusa Kōkaidō in Tokyo! (Kabuki In-Depth)
One of Japan’s largest fishing events, the “Tsurifes” fishing festival, opened in Yokohama on January 16th, drawing a record turnout of more than 250 related companies from across the country.
Newly arrived in London, all Lili wants is directions. Instead, she's offered charcoal-stained bread from a rude man. Will she ever find her feet? (Netflix Anime)
Hiroshi Kume, a leading figure in Japanese television as both a program host and news anchor, has died at the age of 81, his agency announced. His wife, Reiko, said he “remained true to himself to the very end,” while fellow performers including Tetsuko Kuroyanagi expressed their sorrow at his passing.
An illumination artwork under construction for the annual Kobe Luminarie light festival was found toppled at the venue in Kobe on the morning of January 11th, apparently after being hit by strong winds, with no injuries reported and organizers saying the event will proceed as scheduled.
Let's have a look at the performances by Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII this January at the Shinbashi Enbujō in Tokyo! (Kabuki In-Depth)
An exhibition tracing the history of popular idol group AKB48 through its stage costumes is being held at the Daimaru Umeda department store in Osaka, marking 20 years since the group’s formation.
Geiko and maiko gathered on January 7th for a traditional work-opening ceremony known as the “shigyo-shiki” at the Kaburenjo theater in Gion Kobu, one of Kyoto’s five historic hanamachi, marking the formal start of their professional year.