(Minghui.org) After cheers and thunderous applause at the Sky Theater MBS in Osaka on February 9, Shen Yun Global Company concluded its 49-day tour of Japan.
This season, the company presented a total of 42 performances in Nagoya, Kyoto, Nishinomiya, Sakai, Saitama, Osaka, and Tokyo’s Shibuya, Hachioji, Bunkyo, and Ueno.
Shen Yun Global Company at the Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo’s special ward Bunkyo. The company presented two performances in Bunkyo on January 27 and 28.
Shen Yun’s curtain call at a sold-out house at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan in the Ueno district of Tokyo’s special ward Taito.
Shen Yun Global Company at the Sky Theater MBS in Osaka on February 9. Tickets for the company’s five performances in Osaka February 6–9 were sold out one month in advance.
“Their Skills Were Superb”
Construction company president Shigeichi Honda and his wife at the Shen Yun performance in Osaka on February 8
Construction company president Shigeichi Honda and his wife saw Shen Yun in Osaka on February 8.
“Whether it was men’s or women’s dances, both had their own merits and their skills were superb,” said Mr. Honda.
He said of the water sleeve dance, “The gorgeous long sleeves danced like fairies, which were very expressive. They reminded me of Japanese legends about goddesses descending to earth, as well as the goddesses depicted in ancient temples. I saw the prototypes of these figures in the performance.”
“I once again felt that the traditional culture of Japan was deeply influenced by traditional Chinese culture, such as the architectural style of temples, the murals in temples, etc. For example, a number of ancient temples in Nara are very similar in form to ancient Chinese temples, and they all inherited the traditional Chinese architectural style,” he said.
“China’s traditional Taoism, as well as the once-popular Buddhism, have related faith roots in the culture of cultivation, and may still be deeply rooted in the faiths today. This kind of culture also laid the foundation for the five thousand years of Chinese civilization. I realized this from the performance,” Mr. Honda said.
“An Otherworldly Feeling”
Mechanical design office owner Akitake Satake and his wife Kaori Satake at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on January 26
Mechanical design office owner Akitake Satake and his wife Kaori saw Shen Yun in Tokyo’s special ward Shibuya on January 26.
Mr. Satake described the moment that the curtain rose, “I was very surprised! It felt like entering a beautiful fantasy, but it was extremely real. It was as if you have entered the Buddha world. The whole scene gave an otherworldly feeling.”
“Japanese dance is usually restrained and subtle, but Shen Yun’s dance could express delicate emotions, but also had a majestic atmosphere that was outgoing. It was as if you were enjoying it in a world that was both real and illusory,” he said.
Mr. Satake also spoke about the tenor’s performance. “That was amazing! The voice seemed to penetrate directly into my throat and deep into my heart, and resonate with me. I felt like my own voice was shaking along. It was so wonderful. Those lyrics told us what the true meaning of life is, and taught us how we should live and what kind of life we should pursue,” he said.
Mrs. Satake spoke about traditional Chinese culture. “It is rich and deep and contains amazing essence. This performance made me realize that traditional culture is a precious treasure that must be cherished. It can bestow upon us beauty, depth of heart, and strength,” she said.
“A Spectacle Unlike Anything I Had Seen Before”
Company president Junko Murofushi at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on January 26
Junko Murofushi, a company president, saw Shen Yun in Shibuya on January 26.
“This was my second time seeing the performance, and once again, I was amazed by the incredible physicality of the performers. I believe the background [is computer graphics], and its seamless integration created a spectacle unlike anything I had seen before, which deeply moved me,” she said.
“Skillfully Combined Past Traditions, the Present, and the Future”
Dental hospital director Takafumi Koibuti at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on February 2
Dental hospital director Takafumi Koibuti saw Shen Yun in Shibuya on February 2.
“The skills of the performers were unparalleled, wonderful!” Mr. Koibuti said.
“Our ability to live in this human world is completely dependent on the existence of the divine. I deeply understood and felt this!
“Every dance today showed the continuation of Chinese ideas from ancient times in the contemporary era. They skillfully combined past traditions, the present, and the future,” he said.
“This Is not an Ordinary-level Performance”
Company executive Ryo Serizawa and his wife at the Shen Yun performance in Shibuya on February 2
Company executive Ryo Serizawa and his wife saw Shen Yun in Shibuya on February 2.
“This is not an ordinary-level performance, but a level of professionally-trained artists. Even a layman can truly feel this from the performance,” said Mr. Serizawa.
His wife said, “The moment the curtain opened, the magnificent scene of the heavenly world unfolded before my eyes, and I was moved to tears. I really felt that this was what the heavenly world is like. That scene was very awing.”
“Today’s Performance Made My Soul Peaceful and Rich”
Katsumi Iida, president of a medical institution management company, at the Shen Yun performance in Tokyo’s Ueno district on February 3
Katsumi Iida, president of a medical institution management company, saw Shen Yun in Tokyo’s Ueno district on February 3.
“So graceful and elegant. The music that reached the ears, the characters that came into view, and those historical scenes were all amazingly beautiful!” Mr. Iida said.
“Today’s performance made my soul peaceful and rich.
“As a Japanese, part of today’s performance included familiar history and stories, so I felt particularly close to them. Therefore, I hope that Chinese people can see such a performance, which can remind people to realize ‘what is kindness’ and other human ethics,” he said.
For more information about performance times, locations, and tickets, please visit www.shenyun.com.
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