The world of Japanese theater embraces a new classic this year. The iconic series Neon Genesis Evangelion will appear on a ...

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 ...

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Explore the dazzling world of kabuki costumes! An expert joins the studio to explain the intricate details of some of kabuki's most famous clothes. Join us for the first in a new season of KABUKI KOOL ...

Modern film has shown that it can breathe new life into traditional art forms, particularly in Japan, where live-action films have historically struggled to make a lasting cultural mark. Kokuho, which ...

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 ...

In the central Japanese mountain village of Damine, children have kept up an unbroken tradition of performing Japan's classical theater, kabuki, year after year for more than three centuries. But as ...

Japanese Kabuki will return to Hawaii for the first time in more than half a century to mark the 25th anniversary of the Honolulu Festival and the 150th anniversary of the first organized Japanese ...

Lee Sang-il’s kabuki epic Kokuho has become Japan’s highest-grossing local live-action film of all time, after reaching ...