Performing Arts
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Mario Kuroba uses fire in heart to play key character in ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ musical
Mario Kuroba is playing a key character in a new musical based on the megahit manga series “Rurouni ...
June 10, 2022
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Koichi Domoto celebrates 1,900th appearance playing lead in ‘SHOCK’ musical
Actor-singer Koichi Domoto celebrated his 1,900th appearance playing the lead in the “SHOCK” musical...
June 2, 2022
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‘Spirited Away’ on stage takes audience on mystical journey
Being creative without tarnishing the original work of art is the biggest challenge artists face whe...
May 27, 2022
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Sweet shop hosts unique artistic combination
A dagashiya candy store was recently host to a unique event in Mitaka, Tokyo — a combination of the ...
May 24, 2022
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Koichi Domoto finds perfect rivals in new cast for ‘SHOCK’ stage spectacle
Koichi Domoto, best known as one-half of the pop duo Kinki Kids, is encountering a new rival in the ...
April 29, 2022
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Displaced ballerina from Ukraine to dance for peace in Tokyo
A Ukrainian ballet dancer who evacuated from her country amid the ongoing Russian invasion will perf...
April 29, 2022
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Hosoda’s animated film to come to life in Shiki Theatre Company’s largest-ever production
The Shiki Theatre Company’s original musical adaptation of “Bakemono no Ko” (“The Boy and the Beast”...
April 28, 2022
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‘My Neighbor Totoro’ to be brought to London stage by Royal Shakespeare Company
LONDON (Jiji Press) — The Royal Shakespeare Company on Wednesday said that Japanese anime giant Haya...
April 28, 2022
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Morishita vows to dance for peace
Performers in an upcoming ballet production of “Romeo and Juliet” will dance for peace, according to...
April 21, 2022
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Japanese Kyiv Ballet official in Germany continues to support dancers
Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Kyiv Ballet, which has many fans in Japan, was forced to su...
April 12, 2022
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Hayato Kakizawa finally gets to play his dream role in ‘Blood Brothers’
Actor Hayato Kakizawa, primarily known for his work in musicals, is set to star in the acclaimed sho...
March 25, 2022
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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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