Hopeful performers begin studies at famous all-female musical school

Forty women attended an enrollment ceremony Tuesday to mark the beginning of their time at Japan's famous all-female Takarazuka Music School near Kobe."I'm filled with pleasure and gratitude," Norika Arai said at the ceremony to celebrate their entry to the school. Arai spoke as a representative of the 40 students who managed to gain acceptance from more than 1,000 applicants, according to the school.READ FULL ARTICLE