KAMAKURA, Japan—On the evening of April 18, hospital director Mr. Haruaki Yamamoto and his wife, soprano Shinobu Yamamoto, attended the third performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kamakura Performing Arts Center in Japan. After the performance, the couple shared their reflections, expressing deep appreciation for the artistic excellence and the cultural depth presented on stage.

Mr. Yamamoto described the performance as a profound artistic experience rooted in history. “This is art—art cultivated over 5,000 years of history. Being able to follow it through the ages, I feel it was a truly enriching and educational experience for me,” he said. Mrs. Yamamoto echoed his sentiment, adding, “It was magnificent and incredibly beautiful! I was deeply moved.”

Mr. Yamamoto highlighted both the visual beauty and the clarity of storytelling. “First of all, the colors are beautiful, and the dancing is excellent. Furthermore, having heard the stories about the context of contemporary pieces beforehand, I was able to gain a deep understanding of it,” he said.

He also appreciated the program’s structure. “Each piece is introduced clearly in advance, so you can understand its meaning before the dance begins. I felt it was highly effective in helping me fully grasp the meaning behind them.”

He was also moved by the dancers’ dedication throughout the performance. “Spirit is infused into every single movement of the dance. I felt that this was not merely a display of physical prowess, but a performance in which each individual poured their very soul into their dancing,” he said.

Mr. Yamamoto concluded by expressing his hope to see the performance again. “If I have the opportunity, I would certainly love to see it again and continue watching. It feels like a dramatic portrayal of history repeating itself. I would very much like to come back and attend again,” he said.