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.

These traditional Japanese percussion instruments are also known to keep ... Happy Hooligans makes good use of CDs. We ...

In Malaysia, the crackling of firecrackers greeted the new year outside Guan Di temple in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, followed by lion dances to the rhythmic beat of drums and small cymbals.

It’s not every day you see a children’s lion dance troupe rehearsing to the sound of crashing cymbals and rhythmic drum beats in a dance studio in Columbia. In preparation for the China Night ...

Yamato’s new show, Hito no Chikara—The Power of Human Strength, is a thrilling, high-energy interpretation of the centuries-old Japanese taiko tradition. It features over 40 drums, bronze cymbals, ...

World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japanese economy is expected to "deliver healthy growth" over the next two years driven by increased consumption backed by rising wages.

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In late December Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi visited China, where he took part in a series of meetings with his counterpart Wang Yi and other Chinese officials. The trip gave the ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

The new year begins on Jan. 29 and celebrations last until Feb. 8. Observed by many cultures, including Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, the holiday marks the start of the lunar calendar year.

Discover the legacy of Zildjian cymbals, blending ancient craftsmanship with modern drumming innovation. Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts sending ash plume 6,500ft into sky From the Swiss Alps to ...