A Jayhawk sculpture in East Asian-themed attire is shown. An event that celebrates a variety of East Asian traditions is set for next week on the University of Kansas campus. The Mid-Autumn Festival ...

The hypnotic beat of thundering taiko drums, a symbolic community folk dance, a serene stroll on winding garden paths and heartfelt messages to lost loved ones penned on slips of paper. It’s once ...

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan — This American base outside Tokyo recently welcomed more than 15,000 visitors for its 64th annual Bon Odori festival, a celebration of Japanese tradition with a few ...

In the Japanese language, the word " Kodo" has two meanings. It can mean "heartbeat" — the fundamental source of all rhythm. However, the characters used for the group's name have a different meaning, ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Samurai, Ugandan dance, a U.S. chorus and the thunder of traditional Japanese taiko drums mix and meld in a cross-cultural charity collaboration to raise money for orphans around the ...

Unkai Daiko held its annual ARISE showcase on Saturday in Old Union Hall, featuring the traditional Japanese taiko drumming ...

Enjoy the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming with celebrated master drummer, Takumi Kato and family. This experience includes a three course Japanese meal and three tastings of paired sake, on ...

A Japanese drum concert to celebrate the new Music Day—interested? Then head to just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille in Paris, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to experience this particularly ...

Tokyo — The leaders of Japan and South Korea have shown an unusual level of harmony, banging out a drum set duet to K-pop hits during a summit on Tuesday. The leaders, whose nations have had tense ...

This article was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy. This week offers five opportunities for folks in Eugene and Springfield to connect with their communities and see fabulous ...