The dramatic revival of kabuki and nihonbuyo in Japan unfolds as audiences are drawn in by the compelling narratives and ...

The phenomenal blockbuster film has delighted the classical performing arts industry, which hopes to expand its fan base.

Japan Society will present the North American premiere of KANJINCHO, a modern reworking of the classical kabuki drama by creator and dramaturg Yuichi Kinoshita, directed by Sugio Kunihara and ...

This year is poised to mark the Japanese box office’s best performance since pre-pandemic 2019, when the ¥14.2 billion (roughly $129 million) earned by the No. 1 film — Makoto Shinkai’s anime ...

Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the market with over $111M at the local box office. The Ken ...

Kokuho becomes Japan’s highest-grossing live-action film, earning $111M and selling over 12.3M tickets, breaking a 22-year-old box office record. Directed by Sang-il Lee, the film stars Ryo Yoshizawa, ...