Muza Kawasaki made it through an earthquake, and it is hoping to make it through a global pandemic as well.
The music hall in Kawasaki saw substantial damage nearly a decade ago when the Great East Japan Earthquake left its mark on the country. Repairs were made and the venue returned triumphantly to form two years later, which may explain the institution's can-do attitude in regards to this year's edition of its Festa Summer Muza Kawasaki event.
The classical music festival, which launched in 2005, takes place this year from July 23 to Aug. 10 with 17 concerts that will be held in front of smaller audiences in order to abide by social distancing measures. For those who can't get tickets (or don't feel comfortable heading out), however, the performances will also be livestreamed in what is a first for the festival.