Kabuki arrives in London for the first time in 17 years!
Audiences will be treated to 3 classic kabuki performances known for the dances performed. Elaborate costumes and wigs will round out the experience.

Kabuki arrives in London for the first time in 17 years!
Audiences will be treated to 3 classic kabuki performances known for the dances performed. Elaborate costumes and wigs will round out the experience.
Congratulations to organic chemist Kenso Soai!
Today, together with French researcher Henri Kagan, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in recognition of his work.
Relax in a lakeside Poke-Ball or sleep in a forest one. So peaceful!
The Poke Ball-Themed Hotel is part of the Pokemon Sleep app and a handful of lucky winners will be chosen as guests
Maneki Neko, or Lucky Cats, are loved by many. Go behind the scenes at an artisan workshop to learn how each of their cats is hand-crafted in a tradition going back generations.
Red spider lilies, or higanabana, bloom across Japan every autumn—and they're at their peak right now!
While you can spot them anywhere, here are 10 viewing spots where they are particularly abundant.
Transitions 2026 is just 3 days away!
There are still a few spots available, so it's not too late to register if you're in the Seattle area and interested in networking with people and organizations connected with Japan.
Looking for something a little different? Check out CineYama in Uenohara, Yamanashi.
Only an hour by train from Shinjuku, this microtheater shows an eclectic offering of movies nightly.
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Running for a train and then having it pull out just as you reach the doors is not an uncommon experience. Japanese trains don't wait.
But usually the conductor manages to get on board. Well, not this time!😂
JET Alumni Profile: Emily Rich
The Japan Society of Boston speaks with Emily Rich about her experience as a JET in Yamagata, 2017–2020.
www.japansocietyboston.org/post/emily-r...
#AlumniProfile #LifeAfterJET #Language #Culture #Connection #Yamagata #JETAA #Japan
The music of Michiko Toyama captivated her audience in 1937 and remains captivating today. Discover who she was and listen to her album (linked in the article) for yourself, too!
#MichikoToyama #Music #Traditional #Contemporary #Art #JETAA #Japan
Transitions, held in Seattle, USA, is your Japan-related networking expo & job opportunities event!
Transitions is free and open to all. However, pre-registration is required.
Sign up here to attend: transitions.pnwjetaa.org
All you ever wanted (needed) to know about becoming a ninja can be found here!