KAMAKURA, Japan—This season so far, Shen Yun Performing Arts has seen full houses in venues all across Japan. Kamakura was no different.
“The Shen Yun female dancers, especially during the long-sleeve dance, were incredibly beautiful, truly reaching the pinnacle of beauty,” said Akihiko Aoki, executive director of the Fujisawa City Business Association.
“The flips and jumps in the male classical dance were truly fantastic!” he said. “They left a deep impression on me.”
“Shen Yun’s music was very pleasant, providing a refreshing experience,” said Mr. Aoki. “The music harmonized perfectly with the pace of the story and the dance movements, complementing each other excellently.”
Ms. Aoki was particularly impressed by the tenor.
“The tenor’s singing was delightful, and his voice was resonant. I had some understanding of the lyrics, and combined with the impactful singing, it touched my soul.”
Yoshito Kawakami, a music producer, has been a fan of Shen Yun since 2018. This season is his first time back since the pandemic.
Shen Yun’s artists are on the road for nearly half the year. The other half is spent perfecting the new production for the next season.
“Whether it was male or female performers, the movements were very powerful. The coordination of the dancers, whether with bouquets or fan-like props, was impressive and formed a cohesive whole,” said Mr. Kawakami.
“It was not just the show itself but also the production of the dynamic backdrop and its seamless connection with the stage that made Shen Yun really beautiful,” said Mr. Kawakami.
“Some people may think that these things are impossible in reality, but their perspective changes when they obtain more information from the performance,” said Mr. Kawakami.
He shared his belief that tradition is important for society.
“Especially now, in Japan, traditions and customs have become blurred, and humanity and warmth are decreasing. So, feeling these things here is really good,” he said.
Shen Yun’s New York Company will perform in three more cities in Japan before heading to Australia and Taiwan.
