Tokyo, Miyagi Known as the “Golden Voice of Togo,” singer King Mensah’s dedication to his country has always been expressed through his artistic endeavors. He will perform for the first time in Japan next week on the occasion of Togo’s independence day on Sunday. ...

Spring is here and May is the last month before festival season really swings into gear. Before you start saving money for Fuji Rock or SummerSonic, there’s a few shows you may want to check out. One of the most highly sought-after tickets is ...

France has had a long reputation of producing fine art, from the Baroque of the French Renaissance to 19th-century Impressionists and Surrealists. As avid collectors of such art, Russia’s aristocracy, including empress Catherine the Great, amassed an impressive number of French works, many of ...

Leonardo da Vinci is probably best-known for his “Mona Lisa,” but as a painter, artist and engineer, he was also one of the most prominent personalities of the Italian Renaissance. This exhibition brings to Japan various artworks and letters from the Biblioteca e Pinacoteca ...

It’s a new year that other indie bands could only dream of. Steady gigs, new releases and collaborations with established artists, they’ve all been on ZZZ’s schedule for the past few months. The Hyogo Prefecture trio released their second EP, “Magnetica,” in February, and ...

Paintings were originally created as representations of the physical world. However, as technologies such as photography were developed, the role of painting changed to that of portraying concepts that went beyond physical representation. The Realism movement of the late 19th century giving way to ...

Physical space has always been an important element to consider when dealing with painting and architecture. So much in fact, that some artists create their work specifically to be displayed at a certain location. Fukuoka Art Museum explores this relationship with spaces with “The ...

Known as “Japan’s kitchen,” Osaka takes pride in its culinary tradition. However, foodies in Kansai will soon be able to taste foods from further afield. The International Food Expo Utage, held every four years, will take place at Intex Osaka from April 26 through ...

Shinto, a religion endemic to Japan, has had a tremendous impact on the country’s inhabitants, who believe that kami (gods) reside in Nature. Over the years, shinto shrines have sheltered various treasures given to them, including art, ancient objects and paintings. Tokyo National Museum, ...

“A painting is not something one should keep to oneself,” explains the mural artist Genichiro Inokuma. “It should bring joy and inspiration to as many people as possible.” This suits the recovery of a hidden mural by Inokuma that had been hidden for years ...

Under an overcast sky, an old farmer plants seeds in a field that had been ravaged by a tsunami. An angel watches his efforts and begs the sun to show itself, which it does, giving the farmer some hope. This is the story of ...

Established in the 15th century, the Kano School is one of Japan’s most famous institutions of Japanese-style painting. Its particular set of aesthetics dominated the genre for more than three centuries. Kyoto National Museum brings together a retrospective of the works of two Kano ...