Tag: Asia

Shen Yun Shows That Traditional ‘Values Must Be Passed on to the Future,’ Says Japanese Insurance Business Owner

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—A Japanese insurance business owner said the values that Shen Yun delivered should be inherited by all generations and passed on to the future. “All of us should rethink our thoughts and behaviors, and rejudge what’s the right thing to do,” said Mr. Sugiyama Masahiro, the owner of Aflac Insurance Company, after attending Shen…


‘I Learned About Peace’ Watching Shen Yun, Says Japanese Theatergoer

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center in Utsunomiya on Jan. 21, an automaker executive said “I didn’t dare to think a bit at all about other things” during the performance, so as to avoid missing a single moment. “The performance is totally beyond my expectations. I was surprised…


‘Left With a Feeling of Awe’: Shen Yun Visits Next City on Japan Tour

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company kicked off the first of two performances at the Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center in Utsunomiya, Japan on the evening of Jan. 21. A corporate director was too happy to stop his smile after attending the show. “I was left with a feeling of awe. I was deeply touched…


‘Shen Yun Is Incomparable. It Made Me Very Happy,’ Says Japanese Entrepreneur

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—Business leaders and designers said they felt very happy after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts on Jan. 20 in Kawaguchi, Japan. A company president repeatedly used the word “incomparable” to describe New York-based Shen Yun. “From the beginning to the end, every moment is amazing. I really appreciated the performance,” said Mr. Nakazono Akihiro,…


Japanese Entrepreneur Says Shen Yun Is Incomparable

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—Business leaders and designers said they felt very happy after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts on Jan. 20 in Kawaguchi, Japan. A company president repeatedly used the word “incomparable” to describe New York-based Shen Yun. “From the beginning to the end, every moment is amazing. I really appreciated the performance,” said Mr. Nakazono Akihiro,…


Shen Yun Shows the World There Are 2 Chinas, Say Chinese People in Japan

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—Chinese immigrants living in Japan appreciated Shen Yun’s effort to revive the traditional Chinese culture. They said that Shen Yun Performing Arts rebuilds China’s image in the world and helps the Chinese people. “After attending Shen Yun, people out of China know that our Chinese people have beliefs, our China has traditions, and China…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Grace Bestowed by Divine Beings,’ Says Japanese Association Chair

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts finished its third and last performances at the Kawaguchi Comprehensive Cultural Center Lilianthis season on the afternoon of Jan. 19. An association chair in the audience said Shen Yun was “a grace bestowed by divine beings” after attending the show. “When the curtain was first opened, a palace from heaven…


Japanese Audience Says Shen Yun Only Gets Better Year After Year

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—Many Shen Yun fans attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kawaguchi Comprehensive Cultural Center Lilia on Jan. 19. They said Shen Yun has always been great, and the production only gets better year after year. “The dances are amazing, every single time,” said Mr. Kato Tomonori, the president of a real estate company….


Shen Yun a Reminder From Heaven for Japanese Theatergoers

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—A Japanese publisher enjoyed the Shen Yun Performing Arts in Kawaguchi on Jan. 18. He said Shen Yun is inspiring and encouraging people to respect the divine beings. “I learned from Shen Yun that humans aren’t the only beings that exist in the universe. There are divine beings whom we humans should respect,” said…


‘Shen Yun Is Something From the Heavens,’ Says Japanese Theatergoer

KAWAGUCHI, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts amazed Japanese elites at the Kawaguchi Comprehensive Cultural Center Lilia in Kawaguchi, Japan on the afternoon of Jan. 18. Several theatergoers said they were “in awe” after seeing the New York-based classical Chinese dance company. “At the moment the curtain opened, I knew immediately that this show will be wonderful,”…