Photo by:@haidar_photography81 for Heartland JAPANKagura is thought to be the oldest dance form in Japan. Kabuki and Noh performances, while amazing in their own right, can be difficult to understand even for Japanese, and the story often drags on slowly. The setting is more formal, and ye...
Crackdowns are not uncommon in Japan and are usually because the owners haven’t been practicing tight enough security and there have been brawls or other kinds of disturbances. In Japan, any establishment that has dancing after midnight is required to operate with a special permit that the gove...
Kyoto became Japan’s imperial capital under Emperor Kanmu in 794 AD, only relinquishing the title to Tokyo in 1868. The main reason many of its ancient monuments survive is that, like Nara (but unlike Osaka and Tokyo), Kyoto was one of the few cities in Japan not to be flattened in ...
A guide to the most intriguing, exciting and unique travel experiences Japan has to offer – from serene Zen temples to hectic festivals of modern pop culture
With a ton of heritage, and frequented by kabuki actors and baseball players over the past century, you’d think things would be ridiculously expensive but for lunch it really isn’t. Showing up at 3:30PM on one of the top food floors of the Matsuya department store, we were seated im...
poems, family crests, and formalkimonos. In one of the most famouskabukidances, “Fuji Musume” (Wisteria Maiden) the heroine carries wisteria to symbolize the sentiments of love. Buddhists also have a fondness for them because their descending petals and branches resemble a head bent in prayer...
You’ll want to enjoy two staples of Edo culture—kabuki and eel—together, with this restaurant next to Ginza’s famous Kabuki-za Theatre. Mutsukari A restaurant featuring vegetable-centric Japanese cuisine. Sit at the counter seats, and the lively atmosphere of the open kitchen will awaken ...
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Kinji(CV: Namikawa Daisuke): Famous kabuki actor that is also a trickster. Outarou(CV: Saitou Souma): Fun-loving kid who is good at reading people. Click here to skip the spoilers completely Continue reading→ Leave a comment Filed underOtome Game ...
Hotel Kabuki– A contemporary blend of urban and traditional designs meet at this 4-star property in Japantown. Offering you a wide variety of room types, each is spacious and uniquely decorated. On-site, you’ll find a fitness centre and restaurant; as a bonus, the property is pet-friend...