Loud Park: Hard Rock and Metal Music in Saitama's Super Stadium
Once a year since 2006, around the second weekend of October, a hard rock and heavy metal festival takes place: the Loud Park Festival.
October 8, 2016
Tag: Music
Ningyo Joruri: The Greatest Puppet Show on Earth
You’ve never seen a puppet show like this before. Ningyo Joruri is a 500-year-old tradition that combines three traditional Japanese arts: storytelling, music and puppetry. It’s a spellbinding combination and ranks alongside Noh and Kabuki as one of Japan’s greatest performing arts.
August 11, 2016
Welcome to All: Kitara Music Hall in Sapporo
Japan is an East Asian country that has their unique tradition and lifestyle. Coming to Japan from a Western country might make you think you will not see a lot of western influence here. If you love classical music and used to watch performances back home, worry not. In Sapporo you can enjoy watching live classic music regularly being held in Sapporo “Kitara” Concert Hall. It is located in the Chuo ward area of Sapporo, in the famous Nakajima Park.
July 25, 2016
The Sanshin: The Beauty of Simplicity
Every culture has some form of music, exactly as every culture has both storytelling and myths. So fundamental are these forms of communication and shared experience that they underpin the whole society in which they are found. Indeed, it could easily be argued that both are intrinsically woven together into the very fabric of their mother civilisation. However, even though each typifies so much of the crucible in which they were born, both, especially music, have the power to transcend it.
June 27, 2016
An Evening at Tokyo's Suntory Hall
From its innovative design to its unwavering focus on delivering to its patrons the ultimate in classical performance, Suntory Hall surely should be considered alongside other great, although perhaps better known venues such as Carnegie Hall. For classical performers, whether Japanese or touring from outside Japan, Suntory Hall is “THE” place to be seen performing at in Japan. It is a well know cliché amongst classical artists to speak of one’s “Suntory Hall Debut” carrying with it the same cache as a concert debut in other major world classical music capitols.
May 18, 2016
Kawaii Monster Cafe
In Tokyo and hungry for a unique place that that serves delicious food but is unique? The Kawaii Monster Cafe is the perfect place to spend lunch or dinner! Located in Harajuku near Takeshi Street, the Kawaii Monster Café is a unique café offering great atmosphere and interesting food.
April 22, 2016
Enjoy the music of the melody road in Okinawa
It is usual to enjoy the easy to use music in your car through FM, music players or other modern technological means. But isn’t it really surprising and amazing if you could enjoy music played by a road. And there is such a road in Japan also. Futami is a small town of Nago city in Okinawa.
April 16, 2016
Music, Art and Culture at Sakurazaka Asylum in Okinawa
Sakurazaka Asylum is an annual festival showcasing music, art and culture in Okinawa, Naha. This year, it will be held on 13-14 February.
February 12, 2016
Traditional Japanese Musical Instruments
Japanese calligraphy, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, etc, are popular not only among Japanese but also among foreigners too. How about the Japanese musical instruments?
October 2, 2015
Kobe Steel Pan Carnival
On September 20th the steel bands of Japan will converge at Suma beach to showcase their musical talents for a one day Caribbean experience.
September 15, 2015
Obon: Dancing With Our Ancestors In Okinawa
Summer in Okinawa is extremely hot! Most locals avoid the mid-day sun and hide from the humidity indoors. However, the island comes alive at night as the sounds of beating drums and the twangs of Sanshin (Okinawan banjo) fill the air. Youth groups spend the evenings practicing Eisa, a traditional dance that they will perform during Obon, the most important festival in Okinawa.
June 20, 2015
Vietnam Culture Festival Comes to Tokyo
On June 13, in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park hosted the Vietnam Festival. The park was filled with Vietnamese culture displays, stalls selling authentic Vietnamese and Thai food and the stage was filled with rousing dance sequences celebrating Vietnamese culture.
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June 16, 2015
A Summer Vacation in Japan
When is the best time to visit Japan? I would say at the time when the sun above is shining its brightest rays and the sound of cicadas is echoing all over the city. It will always be during summer that Japan brings its warmest welcome for those who want to pay a visit to the land of the rising sun.
June 13, 2015
Guide to Japan’s Summer Music Festivals
Summer is a busy season in Japan. From the opening of beaches to summer festivals to fireworks shows, summer is a time for sunburnt and fun! Other than the countless traditional summer festivals, there are many music festivals happening throughout Japan in summer.
June 10, 2015
Visiting Niigata: Land of Snow and Sake
Ask most locals around Tokyo about Niigata Prefecture and most likely they'll recall it as a place where there's lots of snow, rice, and sake. True enough, those three things are what make Niigata famous.
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May 29, 2015
Cinco de Mayo Revisited
The sounds of Samba music echoing through Yoyogi Park and the smell of carne asada luring the holiday hordes to the Yoyogi Park Event Space are the hallmarks of the Cinco de Mayo festival in Tokyo.
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May 11, 2015
Hard Rock Cafe in Fukuoka
If you’re in the mood for rock and delicious food, then Fukuoka’s Hard Rock Cafe is a must-visit place! It has everything that you would expect a Hard Rock Cafe anywhere in the world to have: memorabilia from famous artists, a subtle ambient, delicious food and many live events throughout the year, usually from local and indie artists.
March 15, 2015
