(Minghui.org) The Shen Yun Global Company presented twelve performances in Japan’s Sakai, Saitama, and Tokyo Metropolis between January 10 and 23, 2025.
Shen Yun Global Company at a sold-out house at the Sakai Performing Arts Center (Fenice Sacay) in Sakai, Japan, on January 11. The company presented two performances in Sakai on January 10 and 11. (The Epoch Times)
Shen Yun presented a sold-out performance at the Omiya Sonic City in Saitama on January 16. Due to high demand, the organizer had to make seats with limited view available for sale. The company presented three performances in Saitama January 14–16. (The Epoch Times)
Shen Yun presented two performances at the Line Cube Shibuya in Shibuya, Tokyo, on January 18. (The Epoch Times)
Shen Yun Global Company at a sold-out house at the J:COM Hall Hachioji in Hachioji in western Tokyo on January 21. The company presented four performances in Hachioji January 21–23. (The Epoch Times)
“I’m Filled With Gratitude”
Akinobu Umezawa at the Shen Yun performance in Saitama on January 14 (The Epoch Times)
Akinobu Umezawa, a management-level officer for Japan’s national defense, saw Shen Yun in Saitama on January 14.
“I began crying the moment the curtain opened,” Mr. Umezawa said.
“A masterpiece, touching. There are not so many awe-filled moments in life, but I was in awe today. How many tens of thousands of rehearsals have these performers gone through? Shen Yun is definitely a must-see performance. In a word, it’s wonderful. I’m so fortunate that I came to see the show today. I’m filled with gratitude,” he said.
“A Very Noble Experience”
Ryosuke and Sumiko Fukuhara at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on January 19 (The Epoch Times)
Ryosuke Fukuhara, chairman of a software development company, and his wife Sumiko saw Shen Yun in Shibuya on January 19.
“Over the past five thousand years, although China has experienced many wars and dynasty changes, these traditional cultures have still been preserved by artists. This is the power of culture,” Mr. Fukuhara said.
Ms. Fukuhara said that the Shen Yun performance “made me feel that I should all the more so cherish the heart of praying to the divine. It was a very noble experience.”
“I Cried at the Beginning”
Hiroko Nishide, group president and etiquette trainer, at the Shen Yun performance in Hachioji on the evening of January 22 (The Epoch Times)
Hiroko Nishide, a group president and an etiquette trainer, saw Shen Yun in Hachioji on the evening of January 22.
“I cried at the beginning. I was so moved,” said Ms. Nishide.
“It was truly wonderful to see performers who devote themselves to their work every day on stage, and to see their daily efforts blossom on the stage,” she said.
“Very Helpful for Me”
Clothing company executive Ai Miyazawa at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on January 19 (The Epoch Times)
Clothing company executive Ai Miyazawa saw Shen Yun in Shibuya on January 19.
Ms. Miyazawa commented on the synchronization of the performers. “To achieve this, the performers must have perfect cooperation on a spiritual level,” she said.
“The performers have undoubtedly undergone intense training. However, with so many performers, along with the live orchestra, only when everyone is connected mentally and trusts each other can they perform together with common beliefs and toward common goals and higher standards of performance.
“It is the spiritual factor that contributes to the success of the performance. This is also very helpful for me in solving problems at work,” she said.
“Everything Was So Complete”
Company president Kenichi Yamanaka at the Shen Yun performance in Saitama on January 14 (The Epoch Times)
Kenichi Yamanaka, a company president, saw Shen Yun in Saitama on January 14.
“The timing of the show was great, as well as the music. There were no lines spoken because everything was so complete,” said Mr. Yamanaka.
“They only dance. And just like that, they expressed themselves only through dance. And we were amazed that we could understand what was going on. I think it is the power of the performance,” he said.
“The Power of Tradition”
Tadashi Yokouchi at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on January 18 (The Epoch Times)
Renowned actor Tadashi Yokouchi saw Shen Yun in Shibuya on January 18.
“China has such a rich traditional culture, and the power of tradition is awe-inspiring. Even though we are of different ethnic backgrounds, we can resonate with each other without any barriers,” said Mr. Yokouchi.
“I can feel the connection between the divine and humans in [the performance]. The concept of returning to Heaven became more real in my heart. Therefore, I cherish life more and treat life with a pure attitude,” he said.
For more information about performance times, locations, and tickets, please visit www.shenyun.com.
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