Instruments of a Beating Heart” follows a group of first graders in Japan who form an orchestra to play Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as part of a welcoming ceremony for the incoming class of 6-year-olds.

Looking to overhaul your lifestyle? From embracing herbal medicine to adopting a gentler mindset, these Japanese wellness philosophies can transform your daily life.

Yu Hyuk was just nine years old when he started begging on the streets of North Hamgyong, one of the poorest provinces in ...

Inside the Arts United center, you’ll find a variety of artwork. It’s also home to the Fort Wayne Ballet. The company is rehearsing for its upcoming ...

World renowned ballet instructor Petur Iliev has danced and choreographed ballet all over the globe, from Bulgaria to Seattle ...

Colorado Springs artist Jonathan Nishimoto blends science, mindfulness, and curiosity in his ever-evolving creative journey.

Renate Reinsve stars in writer-director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel’s film as the mother of a boy who has been accused of alarming ...

The Lunar New Year, which began on Wednesday, is a 15-day celebration starting on the lunar calendar’s first new moon.

In 1848, Ranald MacDonald, the son of a Chinook chief and a Scottish settler, staged a shipwreck near Rishiri Island to gain entry into Japan — then, a closed country under isolationist policies.

Alexei Ratmansky’s “Paquita” brings Marius Petipa’s 19th-century style to New York City Ballet through two lenses: his own ...

Lunar New Year celebrations are underway at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in downtown Portland. On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, ...

Donna Burke has been the voice of Japan's bullet train for 20 years now. She also does voice over for Japan's earthquake alert system.