Mu:Arts – Bridging Cultures Through Creativity

Mu:Arts is a UK–Japan arts initiative dedicated to producing cross-cultural and interdisciplinary projects. Led by Akiko Yanagisawa — a cultural curator and creative director working between London and Tokyo — Mu:Arts brings Japanese and Western aesthetics into dialogue, connecting tradition with contemporary expression.

For over 20 years, Mu:Arts has presented both established and emerging artists at major festivals and venues across more than 40 countries, including Aldeburgh Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, WOMAD (UK/NZ/OZ), Southbank Centre, Barbican, and Elbphilharmonie.

Noh Reimagined – Where Ancient Stories Speak to You

Since 2016, Noh Reimagined has explored the intersections of cultures, creativity, and tradition through the lens of Noh, Japan’s 650-year-old musical theatre.

In collaboration with Kings Place, London, we have developed the UK’s only creative platform dedicated to Noh — a space where tradition meets innovation, inviting artists and audiences to step into a world of ancient stories and discover how this timeless art continues to resonate in powerful, meaningful, and unforgettable ways.