TOKYO >> The Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo has begun a free tablet service for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Celebrated Kabuki actor and living national treasure Nakamura Kichiemon died of heart failure in Tokyo on Nov. 28. He was 77. His funeral is being arranged by close relatives. Kichiemon had been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama as Kikuo and Shunsuke, rival kabuki actors in Japanese Oscar submission "Kokuho." - Sayuri ...

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese Kabuki star who recently assumed a prestigious stage name said Friday he wants to preserve the traditional art while adopting a new approach, including by collaborating with ...

Japanese production and finance house K2 Pictures has announced the closing of its first film fund, through which it has ...

One of the most beautiful Japanese traditions is that of kabuki theater. The dance dramas are known for their elaborate and colorful makeup and costumes, stylized performances, and broad postures, ...

Kabuki is struggling to recover after the death of two leading actors: Ichikawa Danjūrō and Nakamura Kanzaburō. This double-blow puts pressure on the younger performers to play a more prominent role, ...

With its distinctive kumadori make-up, vibrant costumes, and dynamic action, the kabuki theater occupies a central position in Japan’s performing arts and is an immediately recognizable symbol of the ...

If the story of coronavirus has dominated your thoughts -- and how could it not? -- here's a story that likely hasn't... Before the global pandemic, Japan was set to confer one of its highest honors ...