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 ...

19, the mood of the 36,000 fans filling the stands of Sapporo Dome was exuberant and upbeat, thanks to the catchy "Fox Dance" popularized ... duo had been obscure in Japan until Saori Ogure ...

Myaku-Myaku said the Expo is a great opportunity to deepen international exchanges and to highlight the appeal of various regions in Japan. The mascot added, "Let's make it a success." Ishiba ...

The designs of some of the mascots are based on the culture of Japan. The expo begins on April 13 and brings together 158 countries and regions. "This will be a fun event that can only be enjoyed ...

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 ...