Tokyo performing arts market. (International Dateline).

Managers and directors of major art festivals in Latin America visited Japan earlier this year to attend a study tour of Japanese performing arts organized by the Japan Foundation. Held August 15-28, the tour attracted nine people from nine countries, namely Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Participants attended lectures, visited theaters, exchanged information with related persons, and attended performances of traditional Japanese stage forms such as noh, kabuki and bunraku. The group also attended Danc