Yosakoi dance brings energy, culture and community to San Francisco’s Japantown

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Yosakoi, a high-energy Japanese dance known for its colorful costumes, powerful choreography, and the ...
Oregonian

This ancient Japanese dance festival is happening this weekend in Portland

Portland Japanese Garden will bring a centuries-old Japanese tradition to life this weekend with its annual Bon-Odori Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. A highlight of summer festivals in Japan, ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Huge community dance showcased at San Jose's traditional Obon Festival

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose's Obon Festival is the largest of its kind in the U.S. The festival honors loved ones who have passed away, but that's only part of what makes it so special. "The ...
BroadwayWorld

Japan Society to Present NIHON BUYO IN THE 21ST CENTURY: From Kabuki Dance to Boléro

Japan Society will present Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century: From Kabuki Dance to Boléro, with three performances only taking place Wednesday, January 24 through Friday, January 26 at 7:30pm at Japan ...
The New York Times

Review: A Japanese ‘Boléro’? It’s a Spooky Ride of Revenge.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick At Japan Society, “Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century,” a rare showcase in New York of this style of Japanese dance, forges a link between ...