Tamasaburo Bando V is one of Japan’s most celebrated performers of Kabuki, the traditional dance/drama form whose roots date back some 500 years. Now, the 61-year-old artist also is a Kyoto Prize ...

“Kabuki Modern” is a compelling exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings celebrating the world of kabuki from the late 19th century through the 1950s. Curated by Dr. Rhiannon Paget, The ...

As part of Variety’s Screening Series, “Kokuho” production designer Yohei Taneda and producer Chieko Murata joined Variety’s co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton for a candid conversation about the ...

HOUSTON, August 12, 2019 — Asia Society Texas Center (ASTC) features the prolific talents of one of Japan’s leading contemporary print artists in the exhibition Tsuruya Kōkei: Modern Kabuki Prints ...

After losing his father in a violent conflict, Kikuo is taken under the wing of the esteemed Kabuki master, Hanai Hanjiro, portrayed by Ken Watanabe. This mentorship becomes a crucible for Kikuo, as ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii received a special gift from highly acclaimed kabuki artists performing in Hawaii this week. The production of Kabuki In Hawaii returned to the ...

Kabuki, one of Japan's three major classical theatrical arts, captivates audiences with its vibrant performances and intricate storytelling. This unique art form, often celebrated for its stylized ...

The new Kabukiza theater in Tokyo’s Ginza district opened its doors to the public on April 2, 2013. Over the 400-year history of kabuki, the theaters where its performances have been staged have had ...

If the story of coronavirus has dominated your thoughts -- and how could it not? -- here's a story that likely hasn't... Before the global pandemic, Japan was set to confer one of its highest honors ...

Lee Sang-il's kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever ...