Hyogo Prefecture・Yabu City
Osugi no Zanzako Odori
A Demon Dance passed down in Yabu, with the beat of drums and a giant fan
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Nara Prefecture・Gojo City
Sakamoto Odori
A circular dance passed down in Oku-Yoshino, brought to life by drums and fans
Wakayama Prefecture・Tanabe City
Ose Taiko Odori
Ose’s Bon dance, passed down through drums and a circle of fans
Wakayama Prefecture・Gobo City
Gibyo Odori
Gobo’s Buddhist-invocation-style dance, passed down with a large gourd at the front, drums, and singing
Kyoto Prefecture・Kyoto City
Ichihara Bon Odori
A Bon night in Ichihara, with Nembutsu dancing and Tessensen passed down through generations
Tottori Prefecture・Tottori City
Koshiji Rain-Calling Dance
A traditional performing art in Koshiji, carrying prayers for rain and gratitude through dance
Shimane Prefecture・Nishinoshima Town
The Garden Dance at Hiyoshi Shrine
A Nishinoshima festival where local prayers live on through dance and children's sumo
Okayama Prefecture・Setouchi City
Karako Odori and Tachi Odori
Two traditional dances performed by boys, bringing color to autumn in Ushimado
Hiroshima Prefecture・Kitahiroshima Town
Honji Hanagasa Odori
A traditional performing art of Honji, carried on through the colors of flower hats and the beat of drums