Performing Western-Style Stand-up in Japanese
A new kind of comedy is being introduced into Japan, and it works surprisingly well—despite what Japanese television might have taught you about local humor!
Butoh: A Unique Japanese Dance
Join us for an introduction to one of Japan's most provocative performance arts!
5 Things OK in Japan but Not OK in the US
What's considered rude in one culture could be deemed good manners in another. The duo at Texan in Tokyo set out to list their Top 5 habits that are fine in Japan but unacceptable in the U.S.
A Guilty Noodle in the West End
If you're in the West End on Friday, September 2, check out this crazy mix of comedy and martial arts!
Bringing Japanese Performing Arts to Europe
Would traditional Japanese comic storytelling work in Edinburgh? Believe it or not, it does!
Dance as a Camera on Life
For more than 40 years, Kei Takei has been redefining dance in both the U.S. and Japan.
Now Serving: Hot Autumn Performances
If you think the only thing delectable in Japan is the rich cuisine, you're missing a lot. There's a vast menu of performances to enjoy in Tokyo in the early days of autumn—served hot, even as summer ends.
Hanazono Remixes Traditional Japanese Music
Audiences may not know what to expect when Naomichi Hanazono appears on stage. Dressed in garb inspired by traditional Japanese garments, he could have stepped out of a kabuki play. Then Western pop music starts up, and Hanazono springs into action!
