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 ...
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, ...
On May 7th and 8th, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, will host "Art Mix Japan," a Japanese festival featuring 25 first-class stage and performing arts performances. Unlike the West, where song and ...
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 the past and present. By Gia Kourlas For better or worse, Ravel’s ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Steve Aoki has been one of the hardest working people (perhaps even ...
On a chilly November day, Kazunori Tanaka sits outside with his trumpet case and a shot of liquor after playing a set of jazz with his band, Texas Sloth Loincloth. “Snarky Puppy has a dog in its name, ...
Sahomi Tachibana was a petite woman. She stood at just 4 feet, 9 inches tall. But when she performed, her diminutive size didn’t matter. “Her presence would just fill a stage,” said her daughter, ...
The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country's premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year. The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of ...