#Kabuki

July 26 is “Ghost Day”: Exploring the Deep Connection Between Summer and Horror in Japan

Discover why July 26 is Ghost Day in Japan. Explore the chilling history of the Kabuki play Yotsuya Kaidan, the visual origins of Japanese Yurei, and the unique cultural tradition of using horror to beat the summer heat.

2026.07.26

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

March 29: The Day of Yaoya Oshichi – A Love that Burned a City

Discover the profound history of March 29th in Japan: Yaoya Oshichi's Day. Learn how a 16-year-old girl's desperate arson for love in the Edo period transformed into legendary Kabuki theater and shaped Japanese culture.

2026.03.29

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 20th is Kabuki Day: How Edo-Period Punk Rock Became Japan’s Traditional Art

Discover the avant-garde history of Japan's Kabuki Day on February 20. Learn how Edo-period counterculture evolved into a stunning traditional art form.

2026.02.20

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series