Kumamoto Prefecture・Kumamoto City
Hinokuni Festival
A summer festival bringing color to Kumamoto’s streets through dance
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Oita Prefecture・Oita City
Tsurusaki Odori
Graceful Bon Odori passed down in Tsurusaki and the colors of a summer evening
Okayama Prefecture・Maniwa City
Omiya Odori
A summer circle dance passed down to the beat of Hiruzen lanterns and taiko
Miyagi Prefecture・Sendai
Kawamae Shishi-odori and Kawamae Kenbu
A folk performing art passed down in Kawamae, where shishi-odori and kenbu come together
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
Kumamoto Prefecture・Yatsushiro City
Ueyanagi Bon Odori
A Bon dance in Ueyanagi, Yatsushiro, passed down through song and circles
Kagoshima Prefecture・Aira City
Kiso Odori and Taiko Odori
Kajiki’s dedicatory performance, brought together by fox characters and the sound of taiko drums
Kagoshima Prefecture
The Tradition of Satsuma Horse Dancing
Satsuma’s offering performance, with decorated horses and dancers