Japan is a delightfully strange country where tentacles, schoolgirls, and robots often combine. Don't ask what we mean, just use Google! In any case, we have a new commercial for the Mercedes-Benz ...

Last year, we were blown away by a trio of grandmothers who showed off some impressive hip-hop moves as they danced to the title track from Bruno Mars’ album “24K Magic“. Since then, the dancing world ...

Even a well-oiled machine like “America’s Got Talent” can run into some friction from time to time. Duo Dadiva, a balancing act duo from Cuba, divided judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel ...

Japanese of all ages are flocking to dance schools with specific requests to practice to K-pop tunes. “K-pop idols boast their own cool and cute styles that cannot be found among their Japanese ...

Hub City Opera and Dance Presents the New Jersey Premiere of “Murasaki’s Moon” Preceded by Beautiful Japanese Folk Dancing Hub City Opera and Dance is proud to announce the New Jersey premiere of ...

TOKYO -- Cute is cool in Japan. Look anywhere and everywhere: Cartoon figures dangle from cell phones, waitresses bow in frilly maid outfits, cherries and bows adorn bags, even police departments ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power. Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a classical ...

Japanese choreographer Ruri Mito made her North American debut at PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance in Chatham, NY, in early January. As part of Japan Society’s annual Japan + East Asia ...

J-Pop has been popular in Asia for years. But a new star, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has found global fame with her reinvention of ‘kawaii’ culture, Mariko Oi reports. A room full of children's toys, a dancing ...

More than 800 plush characters faced off for the title of Most Popular Mascot in Japan's third annual Yuru-kyara Grand Prix. Think: Miss America, but with bear-like creatures and inflatable sumo ...