DJ-producer Taku Takahashi was born, raised, and still resides in Japan, but he spent three years in Los Angeles for college. “I’m taking semesters off–for, like, 20 years,” he says with a laugh ...

Japan Society will present Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century: From Kabuki Dance to Boléro, with three performances only taking place Wednesday, January 24 through Friday, January 26 at 7:30pm at Japan ...

Portland Japanese Garden will bring a centuries-old Japanese tradition to life this weekend with its annual Bon-Odori Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. A highlight of summer festivals in Japan, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick At Japan Society, “Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century,” a rare showcase in New York of this style of Japanese dance, forges a link between ...

Legendary DJ KOO shares insights on his career, J-Pop, and uniting audiences with music DJ KOO is a legend in Japanese dance music. As the leader of TRF and a defining figure in J-Pop, he's shaped an ...

At Boiler Room’s first post-pandemic event in Seoul, in 2022, one set stood out among the rest. Wearing a colorful umbrella hat and wielding thick iron scissors, Seoul-based DJ and producer Seesea ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — When music requires her to cry, Japanese traditional dancer Naoko Kihara barely alters her expression. It’s her arms and torso that move like a slow-motion wave. “Expression is ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Fans emerged from pandemic lockdowns primed to hit the floor. Now online platforms are bringing fresh sounds and budding stars to bigger audiences worldwide. Fans emerged from ...

CHAiroiPLIN (a tongue-in-cheek amalgamation of Charlie Chaplin’s name and the Japanese word chairoi, referring to a color) is acclaimed for converting great authors’ novels into disarmingly enchanting ...

The MAJ week, running June 8-13, will also include artist performances alongside seminars and showcases. By Billboard Japan The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier ...