Tokyo theater groups tread the boards to bridge gaps with foreigners

Arts

Amateurs mix with veterans to create performances that transcend language

A theater group in Yokosuka, home to a U.S. military base, launched a musical this year that explores differences in language and customs. (Studio Kot)

RIKU TAZAKI

October 19, 2025 13:57 JST

TOKYO — As the population of foreign residents living in Japan grows, and with it anti-foreigner sentiment, theater groups in the Tokyo area are using the stage to promote multicultural exchange through workshops and performances.