It’s not often that a film that showcase elements of traditional Kabuki theater reaches American audiences like Kokuho. It’s ...

Ken Watanabe, Japan’s leading international star, tackles a truly different kind of role in the decades-spanning drama “Kokuho.” ...

KYOTO, Japan >> “Kokuho” has inspired Japanese fans to not only take in a Kabuki performance, but also take lessons in ...

Japan's highest-grossing live-action movie of all time, the hit drama goes into lavish detail on the art of kabuki performance, as well as decades of rivalry.

After Lee Sang-il’s hit film “ Kokuho ” brought the artistry of kabuki to the screen, actor Nakamura Takanosuke is bringing the craft itself abroad — complete with makeup brushes, wigs and all the ...

The kabuki makeup artist behind director Sang-il Lee's 'Kokuho' explains how the film channeled the rich history of the Japanese theatrical tradition for the big screen.

TOKYO >> Last year, Japan’s film industry was dominated by “Kokuho,” directed by Lee Sang-il. The film centers on the world of kabuki and drew the interest of young filmgoers to Japan’s traditional ...

Having moved to Canada recently from the U.S., I was braced for the worst after that recent mass shooting. Instead, what I ...

Explore Palm Beach County's vibrant spring arts and entertainment scene with this guide to theater, music, dance, comedy, and art exhibitions across new and updated venues.

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

A recent brief survey of young people (under the age of 40) revealed they had no knowledge of the true pioneers of mas. To most, it started with Harts (not ...

The “Romeo to Juliet” premier drag show, first of its kind for Guam, hopes to reawaken the island’s drag industry and create a new market for tourism, according to Travis ...