For Midori Nishida's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
As with many cultures, before modernization the Japanese people relied heavily on agriculture, holding a spiritual affinity with and respecting the power of nature. Bountiful harvests were celebrated in festivities that played a significant role in community activities, and the distinctive folk rituals that ...
Following the announcement of a new album in the works, Radiohead has been confirmed as one of this year's Summer Sonic headliners. Creativeman Productions made the announcement yesterday via the festival's official website and joining the band will be Underworld, Sakanaction, Fergie, Weezer, Two Door ...
Baritone Kyu Won Han says the best piece of advice he can give to opera newcomers is: read up. "When you go for the first time, you don't know what they're saying and you're too busy looking at the stage and the subtitles ... it's ...
While a KFC bucket of wings and some strawberry cake may be a Japanese way to spend Christmas, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a more spiritual experience. Attending a Christmas mass or service can be especially comforting for those who are homesick, and ...
The Pirates of Tokyo Bay, who claim to be the capital's only bilingual comedy group, have been bridging cultures through humor since 2010.
The rainy weather last Sunday didn't stop throngs of concertgoers from attending the Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival, a three-day concert produced by talent agency Asobisystem that focuses on pop music and Japanese culture. And like last year, non-Japanese music fans were allowed into the ...
