Ukrainian ballet dancers in Japan on war with Russia, their love of Japanese food

Ballet dancers who evacuated to Japan when Russia invaded Ukraine conveyed Japanese culture and a message of peace on a tour ...
KHON2

Aloha Ballroom Company takes Hawaiian spirit to Osaka, Japan

The dancers of Aloha Ballroom Company are taking Hawaiʻi’s spirit of aloha around the world, most recently performing in a spectacular show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Osaka, Japan. Dancers Kimmie, ...
Oregonian

This ancient Japanese dance festival is happening this weekend in Portland

Portland Japanese Garden will bring a centuries-old Japanese tradition to life this weekend with its annual Bon-Odori Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. A highlight of summer festivals in Japan, ...
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1,500-Year-Old Haniwa Dancers Unearthed in Japan’s Ancient Tombs

In the quiet soil of Saitama prefecture, two clay statues waited for 1,500 years silent, wide-eyed, and bent in stance as if in song or in stride. They are the “Haniwa Terracotta Dancers” and part of ...
The New York Times

In London, the National Ballet of Japan Steps Onto the World Stage

Led by the former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida, the company made its British debut with “Giselle,” showing itself the equal of major international troupes. By Roslyn Sulcas Reporting from ...
WAMC

East Asian Dance Offerings at PS21 and Japan Society

Japanese choreographer Ruri Mito made her North American debut at PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance in Chatham, NY, in early January. As part of Japan Society’s annual Japan + East Asia ...
Reuters

Dancers, musicians urge Japanese men to 'say it with flowers' on Valentine's Day

TOKYO (Reuters) - Musicians paraded through Tokyo streets on Tuesday as women in gauzy gowns gave flowers to female passersby to try to persuade Japanese men to 'say it with flowers' on Valentine's ...