The tradition of name succession in Kabuki theater continues with the eighth Kikugoro, highlighting the art form's vibrant legacy and ongoing relevance in modern Japan.

The tradition of name succession in Japan's Kabuki theater continues with the eighth Kikugoro, emphasizing the importance of legacy and the art's vibrant role in modern culture.

Handing down a name over generations is a central part of the Japanese traditional theater art of Kabuki, and that ceremony ...

Kabuki actors, Kikunosuke Onoe, left, and the eighth Kikugoro Onoe, right, attend a press conference at the Foreign ...

Kokuho,” starting at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Friday, April 3, is a fascinating historical drama that gives us an ...

TOKYO – The Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo has begun a free tablet rental service for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is part of a larger move to enable a wider audience to enjoy kabuki ...

The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan's... This quiet epic is the top-grossing Japanese live ...

Like millions of people around the world, I was hooked by the figure skating competition at the Olympics. It enthralled me with its extraordinary display of prowess and grace, but also with its ...