Kamo Shrine’s Chigo-mai
The medieval elegance embodied in 9 dances by children borne on adults’ shoulders
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The medieval elegance embodied in 9 dances by children borne on adults’ shoulders
Yatsuo’s street procession, enveloped in bonbori lantern light and wistful melodies
Two days of Kochi’s naruko dancing bringing color to the streets of Harajuku
A dance festival where the distinctive character of regions comes together across the city of Nagoya
An Autumn Festival in Nasukarasuyama, with prayers at the Tendana ceremonial platform and Ayatake dances passed down through generations
Uma Nebuta floats move through Tsugaru as prayers rise with the flames of summer
Six dashi thunder through the castle town in a summer festival passed down through generations
A night where Miki’s summer fireworks meet the sounds of local performers
A traditional performing art of Shinjo that entrusts prayers for bountiful harvests to the image of the Japanese serow