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      The "3331 Arts Chiyoda" art center opened on June 26. After a tough period of preparation, it must have been a fulfilling day for director Nakamura Masato and…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated July 20, 2010
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      Following his work with the legendary experimental band Mariah, and while involved in such projects as Nam June Paik’s "Bye Bye Kipling" satellite link-up alongside…
      Interviewer: Maeda Keizo
      Updated June 4, 2010
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      When Okada Toshiki challenged the Toyota Choreography Award with his piece "Air Conditioner/Cooler" five years ago, no one including the judges was prepared…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated May 28, 2010
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      At the end of 2009, we published again each RT contributor’s own "top ten events of the year". As usual, it was extremely difficult to narrow my choice…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated February 5, 2010
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      Cultural anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss passed away at the end of October. While the man himself died a peaceful death at the age of 100, he…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated December 20, 2009
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      Like every year in autumn, there are again a variety of cultural events going on these days. After being blown away by the speed and power of Yasmeen Godder…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated November 13, 2009
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      I had the chance to catch a performance by the Otomo Yoshihide New Jazz Orchestra (ONJO) in Kyoto (on 10/3 at Kyoto Art Center). According to Otomo’s entry…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated October 22, 2009
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      "That sounds interesting indeed. But isn't it impossible to see all shows?" For a moment I was at a loss for an answer on this remark. This conversation took place…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated September 25, 2009
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      "Studio Voice", monthly culture magazine with a history of more than 30 years, will suspend publication after the current September issue (out since 8/6)…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated August 15, 2009
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      Schauspielhaus Wuppertal On July 1st local time I heard about the much too early death of Pina Bausch. My first "encounter with Pina" was in 1984…
      Ozaki Tetsuya
      Updated July 24, 2009