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 ...

Festival-goers in the western Japan prefecture of Tokushima are enjoying a springtime version of the major summer dance event, the Awa Odori. Tokushima city stages the dance around this time every ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...