MIYAZAKI -- Aiming to spread the appeal of Japan's traditional kagura dance performances, the southwestern Japan prefecture of Miyazaki has created a "virtual kagura" system offering immersive ...

“Learning their skills is fascinating.” The school is one of many that have popped up around Japan and emphasize dance moves and music from South Korea. On one evening in mid ...

HOKUTO, Hokkaido--Zushihocky, this northern city's bizarre, eerie-looking official character known to induce a double take, was named Japan's most unforgettable local mascot. The ghostly white ...

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru turned 68 on Tuesday and received a birthday surprise from the official mascot character of ... Expo to dignitaries both from Japan and overseas.

Yinka Oshitelu is a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer based in Tokyo. She is part of a growing afro hip hop dance scene in Japan’s capital and teaches children at her own dance school. She finds ...

Ambassador Endo reaffirmed ... expo's official mascot, Myaku-Myaku, made an appearance at the reception. The evening featured a performance of Nihon Buyo, a traditional Japanese dance, by the ...