Miyazaki Prefecture・Saito City, Kijo Town, Nishimera Village
Mera Kagura
Kagura in Mera’s mountain villages, where dances welcoming the deities live on
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Okinawa Prefecture・Taketomi Town
The performing arts of Kohama Island’s Obon, Kigan-sai, and Tanedori-sai
Three festivals carrying on Kohama Island’s songs, dances, and prayers
Aomori Prefecture・Tago Town
Tago Kagura
A yamabushi kagura from Tago Town, passed down with a sacred lion head and fast music
Aomori Prefecture・Hirosaki City
Tsugaru Kagura
An elegant kagura passed down by Tsugaru’s Shinto priests and alive in its festivals
Iwate Prefecture・Hanamaki City
Enmanji Kagura
Yamabushi Kagura thriving in Hanamaki: an evocative tradition of dance and kyogen
Iwate Prefecture・Oshu City
Kamosawa Kagura
Kamosawa Kagura: a tradition of Gongen-mai and a diverse repertoire
Iwate Prefecture・Hanamaki City
Kurasawa Puppet Kabuki
A Hanamaki kabuki tradition carried on through puppet movement and narration
Iwate Prefecture・Kitakami City
Susomago Daijo Kagura
Susomago Kagura, reflecting Shugendo traditions in its shakujō staff and conch shell
Iwate Prefecture・Miyako City, Fudai Village, Kuji City, Kamaishi City
Rikuchu Coast Kaimawari Kagura
A prayerful performing art featuring a lion head and kagura performers traveling along the Sanriku coast