You know those times when you’re peacefully enjoying a cup of coffee, and you suddenly get that strong urge to experience a live kabuki performance?…

Disney characters and traditional Japanese art may just have a natural affinity, as we recently saw when an amazing artist turned Disney princesses into ukiyo-e…

If you’ve ever visited Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, then you may have picked up a few gifts at one of the many gift shops available,…

Yukihiro Watanabe for JAPAN Forward The curtain has closed on the one-month performance of the big hit kabuki adaptation of Nausicaä of the Valley of…

by JAPAN Forward KabukiMA, a theatrical troupe which practices and promotes Japanese theatre in the West, will premiere a unique rendition of Narukami Thunder God,…

In recent years, an abundance of talented Japanese artists have begun to share their work on Twitter, to the appreciation of many. Whether it’s mind-blowing…

Tokyo is known as a neon metropolis with a beautiful traditional culture preserved within it, but like any other place it has its share of…

(link to Part 2) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…

Coloring books for adults have gained popularity for their aesthetic as well as stress-relieving qualities, giving artists at heart the chance to complete gorgeous works…

It’s safe to say that souvenirs are a big part of Japanese culture, and with the world’s top leaders gathering in Mie Prefecture for the…

Starbucks isn’t the only cafe where you can get awesome tumblers. Other Japanese cafes and fast food chains often release products in collaboration with popular…

Even if you’re an extremely talented actor, that’s still not enough to become a kabuki performer in Japan. First of all, you have to be…