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Japanese Theater Inspires a New Opera of Celestial TexturesNovember 13, 2018NEW YORK--“The Noh is unquestionably one of the great arts of the world,” poet Ezra Pound wrote in 1916, “and it is quite possibly one of the most recondite. ” Over the 20th century, this traditional Japanese
Paul McCartney channels his best sumo at inspired Tokyo concertNovember 6, 2018Former Beatle Paul McCartney belted out such classics as "Let It Be" and "Hey Jude" during a Nov. 5 concert at a sumo arena in Sumida Ward, even gesturing like the wrestlers in tribute to the venue. After
1st ‘karuta’ world competition held at ‘holy site’ of game in OtsuNovember 4, 2018OTSU--After hundreds of years, the traditional Japanese card game of "karuta" has gone global, with a world competition held here for the first time on Nov. 3 with 10 teams participating, including seven
Second, unused pond confirmed at site of Kyoto’s ‘golden temple’November 3, 2018KYOTO--Excavations at Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavilion) confirmed that another would-be water feature was built south of its Kyokochi pond, likely in the mid-Muromachi Period (1338-1573), but never filled. The
Creative chiropractor keeps on rockin’ on Kyoto riversNovember 1, 2018KYOTO--Physics-defying rock sculptures have appeared along riverbanks in this picturesque city, the work of a chiropractor whose friends initially thought his artworks were the product of a troubled mind. Upon
Edo-style spinning tops tell stories, aim for playfulnessOctober 31, 2018It once was thought that the Japanese tradition of carving Edo-style spinning tops had been lost. It turned out it had just gone on the road to northern Japan--and some of it ended up in America as well. While
Osaka superstar designer raises roof in very rare hometown showOctober 29, 2018OSAKA--Famed fashionista Junko Koshino pulled out all the stops for her first fashion show in her hometown in about 30 years. The internationally acclaimed designer, now 79, took over the Osaka prefectural
With 2,400 people, karate parade in Naha packs a punchOctober 29, 2018NAHA—Around 2,400 karate practitioners, young and old, demonstrated their skills in neat rows on the Naha Kokusai Dori shopping street here on Oct. 28. The show, aimed at promoting Okinawa Prefecture, was
Made-in-Saga kiln-fired finger buttons hit the right noteOctober 29, 2018SAGA--Kilns in this prefecture famed for its history of pottery are winning the hearts of musicians across Japan with bespoke finger buttons for trumpets and other wind instruments. Musical instrument dealer
Under tight security, ‘The Scream’ set for debut in JapanOctober 25, 2018“The Scream,” Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s masterpiece that was stolen in 2004, underwent final preparations on Oct. 24 ahead of its long-awaited first showing in Japan. The famed painting and about 100
Scrolls featuring dancing monk to get rare showing at Kyoto galleryOctober 24, 2018A complete set of 13th-century scrolls illustrating the life of prominent Buddhist monk Ippen (1239-1289) will go on public display in Kyoto next spring for the first time in the postwar era. The 12 "Ippen
Chicken rice ‘ekiben’ boxed meals from Akita en route to ParisOctober 24, 2018ODATE, Akita Prefecture--It's perhaps not quite Michelin five-star fare, but “ekiben” boxed lunches that are a distinctive feature of traveling by rail in Japan will soon be sold at Gare de Lyon train station
Golden hall at Kofukuji temple rises from the ashes for 8th timeOctober 19, 2018NARA--The Central Golden Hall at Kofukuji temple here has proved time and again that it will always rebound from destruction, although its latest comeback required a painstaking 301 years to complete. The
Cosplay event at Shikoku museum allows visitors to be an artworkOctober 18, 2018NARUTO, Tokushima Prefecture--It’s an immersive experience that allows participants to feel like they are stepping onto the canvas of some of the world’s great paintings. The Otsuka Museum of Art, which
Luxury donjon discovered under Tokugawa founder’s castleOctober 17, 2018SHIZUOKA--The remains of an extravagant castle keep belonging to a powerful warlord have been found under the massive inner tower built by Tokugawa Shogunate founder Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616) at Sunpu
Rare Buddha ensconced in crystal showing at Kyoto templeOctober 16, 2018KYOTO--A small crystal-encased Buddha that was discovered at a temple here may have been the handiwork of the studio of master Buddhist sculptor Kaikei around the end of the 12th century, according to an

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