Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures (which runs Fri/30-June 13 at Brava) is based on an unlikely subject ...

A Necropolis is a mere depository for dead bodies,” Douglass wrote. “Green-Wood,” on the other hand, implied “verdure, shade, ...

To feel the scourge of imperialism, listen to a song that doesn’t dictate feeling at all. In the musical “Pacific Overtures,” an unlikely governor in Japan ticks off the Western imports that have ...

Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a sprawling art constellation on three islands, adds a 10th museum by the star architect Tadao ...

Hokusai brought to life a monumental wave that would become a worldwide icon. Behind this print lies a history of artistic ...

Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

But if you’ve traveled around Japan (like I have), you’ve likely noticed that some traffic lights look a bit more blue than green—and even the decidedly green ones are described as ao (blue ...

Japan to adopt U.S.-style entry system for foreign visitors SUMO/ Onosato seizes 4th career title, to be promoted to 75th yokozuna Teacher came out as trans woman to show it’s OK to be ...

"We're giving a super-sized breath of fresh air to the award-show concept by opening with a 12-minute musical performance honoring the 60th anniversary," said ACM Awards showrunner Raj Kapoor ...

rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River. On-and-off showers did not seem to hamper the enthusiasm of the athletes. Some held umbrellas as they rode boats down the river ...

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