I’ve just begun to meet the world in a daze. Soft spring sunshine, firefly glowing in the summer dusk. Autumn breeze and moon, and winter waiting for spring. “The Songs of the Wind” consists of a workshop of 15 minutes and a show of 20 minutes, time to play, time to watch. With simple songs...Continue Reading

In times of joy and sorrow, the people of this island have lived their lives laughing and looking forward with songs and dances. The word “ Kachaasii” originally meant “to stir”. Nowadays it is synonymous with improvisational dance, where people sing and dance freely, following their emotions. Sometimes delicate, sometimes brilliant, sometimes daring, these are...Continue Reading

A SPECIAL DAY: One morning Kaerukun (frog boy) wakes up and realises it is the special day. Usagikun (rabbit boy) told him so the day before. Kaerukun asks many friends but no one knows why it is special. Kaerukun is disappointed and goes home where he finds something amazing. MY NEW FRIEND: One day Kaerukun...Continue Reading

“Stringraphy” is the name given to an original instrument and performance style invented by composer Kazue Mizushima in 1992. It is a stringed instrument that looks like a string telephone, with a paper cup attached to each end of a silk thread. By rubbing and flicking the silk thread with her hands, she can create...Continue Reading